Page 2: Table Of Contents
2015 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual In Brief ......1-1 Storage ..... . . 4-1 Climate Controls .
Page 3: 2015 Gmc Yukon Denali/Yukon Xl Denali Owner Manual
2015 GMC Yukon Denali/Yukon XL Denali Owner Manual Vehicle Care ....10-1 Additional Maintenance Customer Information ..13-1 General Information .
Page 4: Using This Manual
à l'adresse Refer to the purchase this manual including, but not limited savant: documentation relating to your to, GM, the GM logo, GMC, the Helm, Incorporated specific vehicle to confirm the GMC Truck Emblem, YUKON, and Attention: Customer Service features.
Page 5 Introduction Danger, Warnings, and Symbols Caution Cautions The vehicle has components and labels that use symbols instead of Text marked Caution provides text. Symbols are shown along with Danger information that may indicate a the text describing the operation or hazard that could result in injury information relating to a specific Text marked...
Page 6: Onstar
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Chart : Exterior Lamps : Remote Vehicle Start Here are some additional symbols : Fog Lamps : Safety Belt Reminders that may be found on the vehicle : Fuel Gauge : Tire Pressure Monitor and what they mean. For more information on the symbol, refer to : Fuses : Tow/Haul Mode...
Page 7 Introduction NOTES...
Page 8: In Brief
In Brief In Brief Passenger Sensing Lane Departure System ..... 1-10 Warning (LDW) ... . . 1-18 Mirror Adjustment .
Page 9: Instrument Panel
In Brief Instrument Panel...
Page 10 In Brief 1. Air Vents on page 8-6. 5. Favorite Switches (Out of View). 12. Exterior Lamp Controls on See Steering Wheel Controls on page 6-1. 2. Head-Up Display (HUD) on page 5-2. page 5-32. Fog Lamps on page 6-5 (If Volume Switches (Out of View).
Page 11: Initial Drive Information
In Brief 20. Steering Wheel Controls on Initial Drive page 5-2. Information 21. Ignition Positions on page 9-20. This section provides a brief overview about some of the 22. Driver and Passenger Heated important features that may or may and Cooled Front Seat not be on your specific vehicle.
Page 12: Remote Vehicle Start
In Brief The engine will continue to run for : Press and release to locate the 10 minutes. Repeat the steps for a vehicle. 10-minute time extension. Remote Press and hold for more than start can be extended only once. three seconds to sound the panic Canceling a Remote Start alarm.
Page 13 In Brief Pushing down the manual lock Power Door Locks passenger doors and liftgate will knob on the driver door will lock unlock. See Remote Keyless Entry all doors. Pushing down the lock (RKE) System Operation (Keyless knob on a passenger door will Access) on page 2-7 or Remote lock that door only.
Page 14 In Brief Press the touch pad on the The power windows work when the Pressing and releasing while the underside of the liftgate handle and ignition is in ON/RUN or ACC/ liftgate is moving stops the liftgate. lift up. See Remote Keyless Entry ACCESSORY, or in Retained Pressing again reverses the (RKE) System Operation (Keyless...
Page 15: Seat Adjustment
In Brief Press and hold the control up to Seat Adjustment See Power Seat Adjustment on increase upper lumbar support page 3-3. and decrease lower lumbar Power Seats Lumbar Adjustment support. Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support and decrease upper lumbar support.
Page 16: Head Restraint Adjustment
In Brief Heated and Cooled Front The SET, "1," "2," and (Exit) Press to cool the driver or buttons on the driver door are used Seats passenger seat. to manually save and recall memory See Heated and Cooled Front Seats settings for the driver seat, outside on page 3-7.
Page 17: Passenger Sensing System
1-10 In Brief Safety Belts Passenger Sensing The passenger airbag status indicator will light on the overhead System console when the vehicle is started. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18. Mirror Adjustment Exterior Mirrors United States Refer to the following sections for important information on how to use safety belts properly: Canada and Mexico...
Page 18 In Brief 1-11 2. Press the arrows on the control Interior Mirror Steering Wheel pad to move each mirror in the Adjustment Adjustment desired direction. Adjust the mirror to view the area Power Tilt and Telescope Steering 3. Press either (1) or (2) again to behind the vehicle.
Page 19: Throttle And Brake Pedal Adjustment
1-12 In Brief Throttle and Brake Pedal See Adjustable Throttle and Brake To change the dome lamp settings, Pedal on page 9-19. press the following: Adjustment The vehicle may have a memory OFF: Turns the lamps off, even If equipped, the position of the function, which lets pedal settings when a door is open.
Page 20 In Brief 1-13 Exterior Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, the off position will only work when the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). AUTO: Automatically turns on the headlamps, parking lamps, taillamps, instrument panel lights, roof marker lamps (if equipped), and license plate lamps.
Page 21 1-14 In Brief Windshield Wiper/Washer : Push the paddle at the top of AUTO : Press to turn the lever to spray washer fluid on Rainsense on or off. When turned the windshield. on and FRONT is in one of the Rainsense wipe sensitivity Rainsense positions, the wipers can be...
Page 22: Climate Controls
In Brief 1-15 Climate Controls 9. Rear Climate Control Power Transmission Button This system controls the heating, Range Selection Mode 10. Rear AUTO (Automatic cooling, and ventilation. Operation) 11. Front Climate Control Power Button 12. Rear Fan Control 13. Rear Air Delivery Mode Control 14.
Page 23 1-16 In Brief 2. Press the plus/minus buttons, Automatic Transfer Case The transfer case knob is to the left located on the steering column of the instrument cluster. Use this shift lever, to select the desired knob to shift into and out of the range of gears for current driving different Four-Wheel Drive modes.
Page 24: Vehicle Features
In Brief 1-17 Vehicle Features Cruise Control 4 : Vehicles with a two speed transfer case have a Four-Wheel Drive Low position. This setting Infotainment System sends maximum power to all four See the infotainment manual for wheels. You might choose information on the radio, audio Four-Wheel Drive Low if you are players, phone, navigation system,...
Page 25 1-18 In Brief + RES: If there is a set speed in Forward Collision Alert memory press to resume that speed (FCA) System or press and hold to accelerate. If cruise control is already active, If equipped, FCA may help avoid or use to increase vehicle speed.
Page 26: Parking Assist
In Brief 1-19 indicator will change to amber and Rear Vision The vehicle may also have the Front flash. In addition, the driver seat will Parking Assist system. Camera (RVC) pulse or beeps will sound. See Assistance Systems for Parking If equipped, the RVC displays a See Lane Departure Warning (LDW) or Backing on page 9-56.
Page 27: Universal Remote System
1-20 In Brief The vehicle may have up to five Lift the cover to access and replace Sunroof accessory power outlets: when not in use. See Power Outlets on page 5-6. Vehicles with a Center Console One in front of the cupholders on Universal Remote System the center console.
Page 28: Performance And Maintenance
In Brief 1-21 To turn off both traction control Open/Close: To open the sunroof, Performance and and StabiliTrak, press and press and hold switch (1) until the Maintenance sunroof reaches the desired hold until illuminate position. Press and hold the front of in the instrument cluster and the switch (1) to close it.
Page 29: Driving For Better Fuel Economy
1-22 In Brief The low tire pressure warning light Engine Oil Life System 3. Display the OIL LIFE alerts to a significant loss in REMAINING on the DIC. If the The engine oil life system calculates pressure of one of the vehicle's display shows 100%, the system engine oil life based on vehicle use tires.
Page 30: Onstar Overview
See OnStar Overview Follow recommended scheduled on page 14-1. maintenance. Roadside Assistance Program U.S.: 1-888-881-3302 TTY Users (U.S. Only): 1-888-889-2438 Canada: 1-800-268-6800 New GMC owners are automatically enrolled in the Roadside Assistance Program. See Roadside Assistance Program on page 13-5.
Page 31 1-24 In Brief NOTES...
Page 32: Keys, Doors, And Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows Keys, Doors, and Vehicle Security Keys and Locks Vehicle Security ....2-22 Windows Vehicle Alarm System ..2-22 Keys Immobilizer .
Page 33 Keys, Doors, and Windows Key Access Keyless Access One of the following keys comes with the vehicle. The key is used for the driver door, If the vehicle has the Keyless ignition, and glove box. Access system, there is a key in the transmitter.
Page 34 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming with a Recognized Programming without a Key (Key Vehicles Only) Recognized Key (Key Vehicles Only) To program a new key: Program a new key to the vehicle 1. Insert the original, already when a recognized key is not programmed key in the ignition available.
Page 35: Remote Keyless Entry (Rke) System Operation
Keys, Doors, and Windows 5. Repeat Steps 2 4 two more Remote Keyless Entry Remote Keyless Entry times. After the third time, turn to (RKE) System (RKE) System Operation ON/RUN; the key is learned and (Key Access) all previously known keys will no See Radio Frequency Statement on longer work with the vehicle.
Page 36 Keys, Doors, and Windows operate unless it is enabled. See not operate unless it is enabled. (Remote Vehicle Start): Vehicle Personalization on See Vehicle Personalization on If equipped, press and release page 5-49. page 5-49. then immediately press and hold (Unlock): Press once to unlock (Liftgate): Press twice to open for at least four seconds.
Page 37 Keys, Doors, and Windows Programming Transmitters to To replace the battery: the Vehicle Only RKE transmitters programmed to this vehicle will work. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased and programmed through your dealer. Each vehicle can have up to eight transmitters programmed to it.
Page 38: Keyless Access
Keys, Doors, and Windows Remote Keyless Entry locking has occurred. If enabled through the DIC, the horn chirps (RKE) System Operation when is pressed again within (Keyless Access) three seconds. See Vehicle Personalization on page 5-49. The Keyless Access system allows for vehicle entry when the Pressing arms the content...
Page 39 Keys, Doors, and Windows through the DIC, the exterior lamps Keyless Unlocking/Locking from Press and hold for more than may turn on. See Vehicle the Driver Door three seconds to activate the panic Personalization on page 5-49. alarm. The turn signal lamps flash When the doors are locked and the and the horn sounds repeatedly for RKE transmitter is within 1 m (3 ft)
Page 40 Keys, Doors, and Windows Any vehicle door has been Pressing the lock/unlock button will or until three chimes are heard. opened and all doors are now cause all doors to lock if any of the Passive locking will then remain closed.
Page 41: Programming Transmitters To Vehicle
2-10 Keys, Doors, and Windows Keyed Access 1. Remove the key from the 4. Place the new transmitter in the recognized transmitter. transmitter pocket/insert. To access a vehicle with a dead transmitter battery, see Door Locks 2. Place the recognized Open the center console storage on page 2-14.
Page 42 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-11 7. Return the key back into the 3. Wait for 10 minutes until the DIC transmitter. displays PRESS ENGINE START BUTTON TO LEARN, Programming without a then press the ENGINE START/ Recognized Transmitter (Keyless STOP button. Access Vehicles Only) The DIC display will again show If there are no currently recognized...
Page 43: Starting The Vehicle
2-12 Keys, Doors, and Windows 7. Remove the transmitter from the To start the vehicle: Battery Replacement transmitter pocket/insert and 1. Open the center console storage Replace the battery in the press on the transmitter. area and the storage tray. transmitter soon if the REPLACE BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY To program additional...
Page 44: Battery Replacement
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-13 To replace the battery: The rear defog and heated and cooled seats, if equipped, may also come on. See Heated and Cooled Front Seats on page 3-7 and Vehicle Personalization on page 5-49. Laws in some communities may restrict the use of remote starters.
Page 45 2-14 Keys, Doors, and Windows Turn on the hazard warning The engine will turn off during a The engine will continue to run flashers. remote vehicle start if: for 10 minutes. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 for a 10-minute Turn the ignition on and then off.
Page 46: Power Door Locks
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-15 To lock or unlock the doors from Power Door Locks Warning (Continued) inside the vehicle: Press on the Remote Young children who get into Press on the power door Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. unlocked vehicles may be lock switch.
Page 47: Delayed Locking
2-16 Keys, Doors, and Windows Delayed Locking Automatic Door Locks When locking the doors with the The vehicle may have an automatic power lock switch and a door or the lock/unlock feature. This feature can liftgate is open, the doors will lock be programmed using the Driver five seconds after the last door is Information Center (DIC).
Page 48: Doors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-17 Doors Manual Liftgate Warning (Continued) Liftgate Adjust the climate control system to a setting that brings in only outside air and Warning set the fan speed to the highest setting. See Climate Exhaust gases can enter the Control Systems in the vehicle if it is driven with the Index.
Page 49 2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows There will be a delay in the release Power Liftgate Operation There are three modes: of the liftgate glass if there is an MAX: The liftgate power opens attempt to open it while the rear Warning to the maximum height.
Page 50 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-19 Press the touch pad on the restarts the operation in the reverse while the liftgate automatically outside liftgate handle after direction. The touch pad on the closes. See your dealer for service unlocking all doors. If equipped liftgate handle cannot be used to before using the power liftgate.
Page 51 2-20 Keys, Doors, and Windows Pinch sensors are on the side The liftgate cannot be set below a edges of the liftgate. If an object is minimum programmable height. caught between the liftgate and the If there is no light flash or sound, vehicle and presses against a then the height adjustment may be sensor, the liftgate will reverse...
Page 52: Power Assist Steps
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-21 To operate the hands-free system: Power Assist Steps obstruction, then open and close the door on the same side to complete 1. Under the center of the rear the motion of the assist steps. If the bumper, kick your foot up in one obstruction is not cleared, the assist swift motion and then pull...
Page 53: Vehicle Security
2-22 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vehicle Security Slow Flash: Alarm system is If the driver door is opened without armed. first unlocking with the RKE This vehicle has theft-deterrent transmitter, the horn will chirp and Arming the Alarm System features; however, they do not make the lights will flash to indicate the vehicle impossible to steal.
Page 54 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-23 Start the vehicle. Make sure there are no Intrusion Sensor and obstructions blocking the Inclination Sensor To avoid setting off the alarm by sensors in the front overhead accident: In addition to the standard console. Lock the vehicle after all theft-deterrent system features, this Close DVD screens before...
Page 55: Immobilizer Operation
2-24 Keys, Doors, and Windows The vehicle is automatically the vehicle needs service. If the With the vehicle off, press immobilized when the vehicle is vehicle does start, the first key may the front overhead console to turn turned off. be faulty.
Page 56 Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-25 Immobilizer Operation The system has one or more on page 2-7 or Remote Keyless transmitters matched to an Entry (RKE) System Operation (Key (Keyless Access) immobilizer control unit in the Access) on page 2-4. vehicle. Only a correctly matched This vehicle has a passive If the engine does not start with the transmitter will start the vehicle.
Page 57: Exterior Mirrors
2-26 Keys, Doors, and Windows Exterior Mirrors Power Mirrors To power fold the mirrors: 1. Press to fold the mirrors Convex Mirrors inward. 2. Press again to return the Warning mirrors to the driving position. A convex mirror can make things, Turn Signal Indicator like other vehicles, look farther The vehicle may also have a turn...
Page 58: Blind Spot Mirrors
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-27 Automatic Dimming Driving with the Blind Spot 1. When the approaching vehicle is a long distance away, the image Mirror Mirror in the main mirror is small and The driver outside mirror near the inboard edge of the automatically adjusts for the glare of mirror.
Page 59: Interior Mirrors
2-28 Keys, Doors, and Windows vehicle. Check the blind spot Interior Mirrors Child-View Mirror mirror for a vehicle in the blind zone. Then, glance over your Interior Rearview Mirrors shoulder to double check before moving slowly into the Adjust the rearview mirror for a clear adjacent lane.
Page 60: Windows
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-29 Windows The vehicle aerodynamics are designed to improve fuel economy performance. This may result in a Warning pulsing sound when either rear window is down and the front Never leave a child, a helpless windows are up. To reduce the adult, or a pet alone in a vehicle, sound, open either a front window especially with the windows...
Page 61 2-30 Keys, Doors, and Windows Express-Down Windows window will need to be window returns to normal operation reprogrammed for the express-up once the obstacle or condition is Windows that have the feature to work. removed. express-down feature allow the To reprogram the power windows: windows to be lowered without Express Window Anti-Pinch holding the switch.
Page 62: Roof
Keys, Doors, and Windows 2-31 In this mode, the window can still Sun Visors Roof close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode. Sunroof Window Lockout This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver position.
Page 63 2-32 Keys, Doors, and Windows Vent: From the closed position, If an object is in the path of the press the rear of switch (2) to vent sunroof while it is closing, the the sunroof. anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof.
Page 64 Seats and Restraints Seats and Lap-Shoulder Belt ... 3-18 Adding Equipment to the Safety Belt Use During Airbag-Equipped Vehicle . . . 3-36 Restraints Pregnancy ....3-23 Airbag System Check .
Page 65: Seats And Restraints
Seats and Restraints Head Restraints Front Seats The vehicle s front seats have adjustable head restraints in the outboard seating positions. Warning With head restraints that are not installed and adjusted properly, there is a greater chance that Adjust the head restraint so that the The height of the head restraint can occupants will suffer a neck/ top of the restraint is at the same...
Page 66: Front Seats
Seats and Restraints Second Row Seats To lower the head restraint, press Front Seats the button located on the top of the The vehicle's second row seats seatback and push the head Power Seat Adjustment have head restraints in the outboard restraint down.
Page 67 Seats and Restraints To adjust the seat: Lumbar Adjustment Press and hold the control down to increase lower lumbar support Move the seat forward or and decrease upper lumbar rearward by sliding the control support. forward or rearward. Raise or lower the front part of Reclining Seatbacks the seat cushion by moving the front of the control up or down.
Page 68 Seats and Restraints Memory Seats Warning Sitting in a reclined position when the vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even when buckled up, the safety belts cannot do their job. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you.
Page 69 Seats and Restraints Storing Memory Positions Manually Recalling Memory button. If the memory position is still Positions not recalling, see your dealer for To save positions to the 1 and 2 service. buttons: If the vehicle is OFF or not in P (Park), press and hold "1,"...
Page 70: Heated And Cooled Front Seats
Seats and Restraints See Vehicle Personalization on Easy Exit Recall Remove the obstruction; then press page 5-49. and hold the appropriate manual If programmed on in the vehicle control for the exit feature not To stop recall movement, press one personalization menu, the easy exit recalling for two seconds.
Page 71 Seats and Restraints and when it is hot outside the Press to heat the driver or Warning (Continued) cooled seats turn on. The heated or passenger seat cushion and cooled seats are canceled when the seatback. overheat. An overheated seat ignition is turned on.
Page 72: Seats And
Seats and Restraints Rear Seats The buttons are on the rear of the Second Row Seats center console. Reclining Seatbacks Heated Rear Seats Press to heat the left To recline the seatback: outboard or right outboard seat cushion. Warning Press the button once for the If you cannot feel temperature highest setting.
Page 73 3-10 Seats and Restraints Manual Fold and Tumble Warning Caution (Continued) Feature If either seatback is not locked, it belts and return them to their Warning could move forward in a sudden normal stowed position before stop or crash. That could cause folding a rear seat.
Page 74 Seats and Restraints 3-11 Folding and Tumbling the Seat from the Third Row Seat Warning Using the third row seating position while the second row is folded, or folded and tumbled, could cause injury in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position.
Page 75 3-12 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) when the vehicle is in motion. People in the vehicle could be injured in a sudden stop or crash. Be sure to return the seat to the passenger seating position before driving the vehicle. Push and pull on the seat to make sure it is locked into place.
Page 76 Seats and Restraints 3-13 Folding and Tumbling the Seat Caution from the Cargo Area Folding a rear seat with the safety belts still fastened may cause damage to the seat or the safety belts. Always unbuckle the safety belts and return them to their normal stowed position before folding a rear seat.
Page 77: Third Row Seats
3-14 Seats and Restraints 2. Press the button (1) on the side To return the seat to the sitting Caution (Continued) trim of the cargo area to fold the position from the tumbled position: seatback. 1. Pull the seat down until both belts and return them to their The left button folds the left sides of the seat are latched to...
Page 78 Seats and Restraints 3-15 To fold the seatback: 5. Press and hold the switch (2) on Returning the Seatback to the the side trim of the cargo area to Upright Position 1. Open the liftgate to access the fold the seatback. controls for the seat.
Page 79: Safety Belts
3-16 Seats and Restraints The left switch raises the left Safety Belts Warning (Continued) seatback, and the right switch This section of the manual raises the right seatback. are more likely to be seriously describes how to use safety belts injured or killed.
Page 80: How To Wear Safety Belts
Seats and Restraints 3-17 Why Safety Belts Work safety belts. That is why wearing Also, in nearly all states and in safety belts makes such good all Canadian provinces, the law sense. requires wearing safety belts. Questions and Answers About How to Wear Safety Belts Safety Belts Properly...
Page 81: Lap-Shoulder Belt
3-18 Seats and Restraints Wear the shoulder belt over the If you are using a rear seating shoulder and across the chest. position with a detachable safety These parts of the body are best belt, and the safety belt is not able to take belt restraining attached, see Third Row Seats on forces.
Page 82 Seats and Restraints 3-19 2. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Do not let it get twisted. The lap-shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it.
Page 83: Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
3-20 Seats and Restraints 4. If equipped with a shoulder belt Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster height adjuster, move it to the The vehicle has a shoulder belt height that is right for you. See height adjuster for the driver and Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster front outboard passenger positions.
Page 84 Seats and Restraints 3-21 Push down on the release button to Pretensioners work only once. If the To install a comfort guide to the move the height adjuster to the pretensioners activate in a crash, safety belt: desired position. the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety Move the adjuster up by pushing up belt system will need to be replaced.
Page 85 3-22 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. 2. Place the guide over the belt, 3. Be sure that the belt is not and insert the two edges of the twisted and it lies flat.
Page 86: Safety Belt Use During
Seats and Restraints 3-23 To remove and store the comfort Safety Belt Extender guide, squeeze the belt edges If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten together so that the safety belt can around you, you should use it. be removed from the guide. Slide the guide onto its storage clip, or for But if a safety belt is not long the third row center seating position,...
Page 87: Safety Belt Care
3-24 Seats and Restraints to have it repaired. Torn or frayed Replacing Safety Belt See your dealer to have the safety safety belts may not protect you in a belt assemblies inspected or System Parts after a crash. They can rip apart under replaced.
Page 88: Airbag System
Seats and Restraints 3-25 Airbag System All vehicle airbags have the word Here are the most important things AIRBAG on the trim or on an to know about the airbag system: The vehicle has the following attached label near the deployment airbags: opening.
Page 89 3-26 Seats and Restraints Warning Warning (Continued) Because airbags inflate with great Occupants should not lean on or force and faster than the blink of sleep against the door or side an eye, anyone who is up windows in seating positions with against, or very close to any seat-mounted side impact airbags There is an airbag readiness light...
Page 90: Where Are The Airbags
Seats and Restraints 3-27 Where Are the Airbags? The front outboard passenger The front center airbag is in the frontal airbag is in the passenger inboard side of the driver seatback. side instrument panel. The driver frontal airbag is in the center of the steering wheel.
Page 91 3-28 Seats and Restraints Warning (Continued) that person causing severe injury or even death. The path of an inflating airbag must be kept clear. Do not put anything between an occupant and an airbag, and do not attach or put anything on the steering wheel hub or on or near any other airbag covering.
Page 92: When Should An Airbag
Seats and Restraints 3-29 When Should an Airbag It depends on what is hit, the The front center airbag is designed direction of the impact, and how to inflate in moderate to severe side Inflate? quickly the vehicle slows down. crashes depending upon the location of the impact, when either This vehicle is equipped with...
Page 93: What Makes An Airbag
3-30 Seats and Restraints roof-rail airbags are designed to How Does an Airbag But airbags would not help in many inflate during a rollover or in a types of collisions, primarily Restrain? severe frontal impact. Roof-rail because the occupant's motion is airbags are not designed to inflate in not toward those airbags.
Page 94 Seats and Restraints 3-31 The parts of the airbag that come Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) into contact with you may be warm, but not too hot to touch. There may problems following an airbag system, brake and steering be some smoke and dust coming deployment, you should seek systems, etc.
Page 95: Passenger Sensing
3-32 Seats and Restraints crash. A new system will include certain conditions. No other airbag airbag modules and possibly is affected by the passenger other parts. The service manual sensing system. for the vehicle covers the need The passenger sensing system to replace other parts.
Page 96 Seats and Restraints 3-33 When the passenger sensing Warning Warning (Continued) system has turned off the front outboard passenger frontal airbag, A child in a rear-facing child Secure rear-facing child restraints the off indicator will light and stay lit restraint can be seriously injured in a rear seat, even if the airbag as a reminder that the airbag is off.
Page 97 3-34 Seats and Restraints has outgrown child restraints should If the On Indicator is Lit for a sure the safety belt retractor is wear a safety belt locked by pulling the shoulder Child Restraint properly whether or not there is belt all the way out of the The passenger sensing system is an airbag for that person.
Page 98 Seats and Restraints 3-35 The passenger sensing system may If this happens, use the following then buckle the belt again or may not turn off the airbag for a steps to allow the system to detect without pulling the belt out all child in a child restraint depending that person and enable the front the way.
Page 99: Servicing The Airbag-Equipped
3-36 Seats and Restraints Additional Factors Affecting The on indicator may be lit if an purchase a service manual, see object, such as a briefcase, Service Publications Ordering System Operation handbag, grocery bag, laptop, Information on page 13-11. Safety belts help keep the or other electronic device, is put on passenger in position on the seat an unoccupied seat.
Page 100: Airbag System Check
Seats and Restraints 3-37 The operation of the airbag system of the seat fabric, could also Airbag System Check can also be affected by changing interfere with the operation of the The airbag system does not need any parts of the front seats, safety passenger sensing system.
Page 101: Replacing Airbag System Parts After A Crash
3-38 Seats and Restraints Replacing Airbag System If an airbag inflates, you will need to Child Restraints replace airbag system parts. See Parts after a Crash your dealer for service. Older Children If the airbag readiness light stays on Warning after the vehicle is started or comes on when you are driving, the airbag A crash can damage the airbag...
Page 102 Seats and Restraints 3-39 Can proper safety belt fit be The manufacturer instructions that In a crash, children who are not maintained for the length of the come with the booster seat state the buckled up can strike other people trip? If yes, continue.
Page 103: Infants And Young
3-40 Seats and Restraints Infants and Young Warning (Continued) Children belt. The belt force would then be Everyone in a vehicle needs applied right on the abdomen. protection! This includes infants and That could cause serious or fatal all other children. Neither the injuries.
Page 104 Seats and Restraints 3-41 Warning (Continued) Warning the way back into the retractor, Never hold an infant or a child but it cannot do this if it is while riding in a vehicle. Due to wrapped around a child s neck. crash forces, an infant or a child If the shoulder belt is locked and will become so heavy it is not...
Page 105 3-42 Seats and Restraints weight, height, and age but also Warning (Continued) Warning whether or not the restraint will be compatible with the motor the front outboard seat, always To reduce the risk of neck and vehicle in which it will be used. move the front passenger seat as head injury during a crash, infants For most basic types of child...
Page 106: Child Restraint Systems
Seats and Restraints 3-43 Child Restraint Systems Warning (Continued) any bony structure. This alone could cause serious or fatal injuries. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries during a crash, young children should always be secured in appropriate child restraints.
Page 107 3-44 Seats and Restraints Securing an Add-On Child Children can be endangered in a crash if the child restraint is not Restraint in the Vehicle properly secured in the vehicle. Warning When securing an add-on child restraint, refer to the instructions A child can be seriously injured or that come with the restraint which killed in a crash if the child...
Page 108: Where To Put The Restraint
Seats and Restraints 3-45 Administration (NHTSA) website to Whenever possible, children aged Warning (Continued) locate the nearest child safety seat 12 and under should be secured in inspection station. For CPST a rear seating position. front passenger airbag inflates availability in Canada, check with The vehicle is equipped with a front and the passenger seat is in a Transport Canada or the Provincial...
Page 109: Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children
3-46 Seats and Restraints When securing a child restraint in a Keep in mind that an unsecured use both the safety belts and the rear seating position, study the child restraint can move around in a LATCH anchorage system to secure instructions that came with the child collision or sudden stop and injure a rear-facing or forward-facing...
Page 110 Seats and Restraints 3-47 The LATCH anchorage system can Lower Anchors Top Tether Anchor be used until the combined weight of the child plus the child restraint is 29.5 kg (65 lbs). Use the safety belt alone instead of the LATCH anchorage system once the combined weight is more than 29.5 kg (65 lbs).
Page 111 3-48 Seats and Restraints The child restraint may have a Lower Anchor and Top Tether single tether (3) or a dual tether (4). Anchor Locations Either will have a single attachment (2) to secure the top tether to the anchor. Some child restraints with top tethers are designed for use with or without the top tether being...
Page 112 Seats and Restraints 3-49 For models with bucket second row seating, the top tether anchors are at the bottom rear of the seat cushion for each seating position in the second row. Be sure to use an anchor on the same side of the vehicle as the seating position To assist in locating the top tether where the child restraint will be...
Page 113: System
3-50 Seats and Restraints anchor on the same side of the Do not secure a child restraint in a Warning (Continued) vehicle as the seating position position without a top tether anchor where the child restraint will be if a national or local law requires correctly.
Page 114 Seats and Restraints 3-51 This system is designed to make Warning Caution installation of child restraints easier. When using lower anchors, do not Children can be seriously injured Do not let the LATCH use the vehicle's safety belts. or strangled if a shoulder belt is attachments rub against the Instead use the vehicle's anchors wrapped around their neck.
Page 115 3-52 Seats and Restraints 1.2. Put the child restraint on 2.2. Route, attach, and tighten the seat. the top tether according to your child restraint 1.3. Attach and tighten the lower instructions and the attachments on the child following instructions: restraint to the lower anchors.
Page 116 Seats and Restraints 3-53 If the position you are using Head Restraint Removal and has an adjustable head Reinstallation restraint and you are using 1. Partially fold the seatback a single tether, raise the forward. See Third Row Seats head restraint and route the on page 3-14 for additional tether under the head information.
Page 117: Replacing Latch System Parts After A Crash
3-54 Seats and Restraints 5. With the head restraint facing If the vehicle has the LATCH system Warning rearward, insert the head and it was being used during a restraint posts into the holes in crash, new LATCH system parts With head restraints that are not the top of the seatback.
Page 118 Seats and Restraints 3-55 Never put a rear-facing child seat in Anchors and Tethers for Children Warning (Continued) the front. This is because the risk to (LATCH System) on page 3-46 for the rear-facing child is so great if the top tether anchor locations.
Page 119 3-56 Seats and Restraints indicator should light and stay lit when you start the vehicle. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 5-18. 2. Put the child restraint on the seat. 3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.
Page 120: Securing Child Restraints
Seats and Restraints 3-57 7. Before placing a child in the Securing Child Restraints child restraint, make sure it is (Rear Seat) securely held in place. To check, grasp the child restraint at the When securing a child restraint in a safety belt path and attempt to rear seating position, study the move it side to side and back...
Page 121 3-58 Seats and Restraints In Canada, the law requires that Anchors and Tethers for forward-facing child restraints have Children (LATCH System) on a top tether, and that the tether be page 3-46. attached. If the child restraint does not have the LATCH system, you will be using the safety belt to secure the child restraint in this position.
Page 122 Seats and Restraints 3-59 6. If the child restraint has a top tether, follow the child restraint manufacturer s instructions regarding the use of the top tether. Refer to the instructions that came with the child restraint and see Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-46.
Page 123 3-60 Seats and Restraints If the head restraint was removed for a third row outboard seating position, reinstall it before the seating position is used. See Head Restraint Removal and Reinstallation under Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH System) on page 3-46 for additional information on reinstalling the head restraint properly.
Page 124: Instrument Panel Storage
Storage Storage Storage If equipped with storage behind the radio, press and hold to open. Compartments There is a USB port inside. See the infotainment manual. Storage Compartments Warning Storage Compartments ..4-1 Press and hold again to close.
Page 125: Cupholders
Storage Cupholders release to access. There may be a Center Console Storage child-view mirror located within the Cupholders are in the front of the sunglasses bin. Release the bin and console. If equipped, cupholders then push up halfway to secure in may be in the second and third row position.
Page 126: Additional Storage Features
Storage Additional Storage 2. Let the cover move forward to 4. Press the end caps in, to allow the full retracted position. the cover to fit into the trim slot. Features To remove the cover from a regular 5. Pull lightly on the cover holder to wheelbase model: make sure it is secure.
Page 127: Roof Rack System
Storage Roof Rack System Do not exceed the maximum vehicle Caution capacity when loading the vehicle. For more information on vehicle Loading cargo on the roof rack Warning capacity and loading, see Vehicle that weighs more than 100 kg Load Limits on page 9-14. If something is carried on top of (220 lb) or hangs over the rear or A Center High-Mounted Stoplamp...
Page 128: Instruments And Controls
Instruments and Controls Instruments and Engine Coolant Temperature Engine Oil Pressure Light ..5-26 Gauge ..... . 5-14 Low Fuel Warning Light .
Page 129: Controls
Instruments and Controls Object Detection System Controls Do not adjust the steering wheel Messages ....5-41 while driving. Ride Control System Steering Wheel Steering Wheel Controls Messages .
Page 130: Horn
Instruments and Controls Wiper Parking (Heated Steering Wheel): Press (Low Speed): Slow wipes. to turn it on or off. A light next to the If the ignition is put in OFF while the INT (Intermittent Wipes): Turn button displays when the feature is wipers are on , or INT,...
Page 131: Rear Window Wiper
Instruments and Controls INT (Rainsense Wipe AUTO (Rainsense On/Off): (Washer Fluid): Push the Press to turn Rainsense on or off. paddle marked with the windshield Sensitivity): Turn the FRONT washer symbol at the top of the turn When turned on and FRONT is band on the wiper lever to adjust the signal lever to spray washer fluid...
Page 132: Compass
Instruments and Controls To turn the rear wiper on, slide the Compass Clock lever to a wiper position. The vehicle may have a compass Setting the Time and Date with OFF: Turns the wiper off. display on the Driver Information Faceplate Controls Center (DIC).
Page 133: Power Outlets
Instruments and Controls To set the clock display: If auto timing is set, the time Power Outlets displayed on the clock may not 1. Select SETTINGS from the Accessory power outlets can be update immediately when driving Home Page, then select Time used to plug in electrical equipment, into a new time zone.
Page 134 Instruments and Controls One on the rear of the center The power outlets in the third Caution armrest storage. row seat area or in the rear cargo area are powered at all One in the third row seat area on Leaving electrical equipment times.
Page 135 Instruments and Controls An indicator light on the outlet turns The power outlet is not designed for Caution on to show it is in use. The light the following, and may not work comes on when the ignition is in properly if they are plugged in: Hanging heavy equipment from ON/RUN, equipment requiring less...
Page 136: Warning Lights, Gauges, And Indicators
Instruments and Controls Warning Lights, When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on while Gauges, and driving, or when one of the gauges shows there may be a problem, Indicators check the section that explains what to do. Follow this manual's advice. Warning lights and gauges can Waiting to do repairs can be costly signal that something is wrong...
Page 137: Instrument Cluster
5-10 Instruments and Controls Instrument Cluster English Standard Theme Shown, Metric Similar...
Page 138: Cluster Menu
Instruments and Controls 5-11 Info App. This is where the Cluster Menu If there is an active call, mute the selected Driver Information phone or switch to handset There is an interactive display area Center (DIC) displays can be operation. in the center of the instrument viewed.
Page 139: Speedometer
5-12 Instruments and Controls desired item is highlighted. Software Information: Displays Tachometer A checkmark will be displayed next open source software information. The tachometer displays the engine to the selected item. speed in revolutions per Speedometer Display Themes: There are three minute (rpm).
Page 140: Fuel Gauge
Instruments and Controls 5-13 Fuel Gauge Here are four things that some Engine Oil Pressure owners ask about. None of these Gauge show a problem with the fuel gauge: At the service station, the fuel pump shuts off before the gauge reads full.
Page 141: Engine Coolant Temperature
5-14 Instruments and Controls A reading outside the normal Engine Coolant operating range can be caused by a Temperature Gauge dangerously low oil level or some other problem causing low oil pressure. Check the vehicle's oil as soon as possible. See OIL PRESSURE LOW STOP ENGINE under Engine Oil Messages on page 5-39 and Engine Oil on...
Page 142: Transmission Temperature
Instruments and Controls 5-15 Transmission Temperature Gauge English, Standard Theme Shown English, Standard Theme Shown This gauge measures the This gauge appears when the temperature of the vehicle's engine vehicle is in tow/haul mode and Metric, Standard Theme Shown coolant. shows the transmission fluid temperature.
Page 143: Voltmeter Gauge
5-16 Instruments and Controls When the engine is running, this The vehicle can only be driven for a Caution gauge shows the condition of the short time with the readings outside charging system. The gauge can the normal operating range. If the Do not drive the vehicle while the transition from a higher to lower or a vehicle must be driven, turn off all...
Page 144: Airbag Readiness Light
Instruments and Controls 5-17 When the vehicle is started, this For vehicles equipped with the Airbag Readiness Light light flashes and a chime may come passenger safety belt warning light, This light shows if there is an on to remind the driver to fasten when the vehicle is started this light electrical problem with the airbag their safety belt.
Page 145: Passenger Airbag Status
5-18 Instruments and Controls important safety information. The If the word ON or the on symbol is Warning passenger airbag status indicator is lit on the passenger airbag status in the overhead console. indicator, it means that the front If the airbag readiness light stays outboard passenger frontal airbag is on after the vehicle is started or allowed to inflate.
Page 146: Charging System Light
Instruments and Controls 5-19 When this light comes on, or is Warning (Continued) flashing, the Driver Information Center (DIC) also displays a Light on page 5-17 for more message. information, including important See Battery Voltage and Charging safety information. Messages on page 5-36. If the malfunction indicator lamp If a short distance must be driven Charging System Light...
Page 147 5-20 Instruments and Controls If the light continues to flash, find a Caution (Continued) Caution (Continued) safe place to stop and park the vehicle. Turn the vehicle off, wait at the vehicle fuel economy might This could also result in a failure least 10 seconds, and restart the not be as good, and the engine to pass a required Emission...
Page 148 Instruments and Controls 5-21 Check that good quality fuel is Emissions Inspection and the ignition is turned to ON/RUN used. Poor fuel quality causes while the engine is off. See your Maintenance Programs the engine not to run as dealer for assistance in verifying Depending on where you live, your efficiently as designed and may proper operation of the...
Page 149: Brake System Warning
5-22 Instruments and Controls Brake System Warning When the ignition is on, the brake Warning (Continued) system warning light also comes on Light when the parking brake is set. The the road and carefully stopped, light stays on if the parking brake The vehicle brake system consists have the vehicle towed for does not fully release.
Page 150: Four-Wheel-Drive Light
Instruments and Controls 5-23 system. If the ABS light stays on, Four-Wheel-Drive Light Tow/Haul Mode Light or comes on again while driving, the vehicle needs service. A chime may also sound when the light comes on steady. If the ABS light is the only light on, the vehicle has regular brakes, but the antilock brakes are not functioning.
Page 151: Lane Departure Warning
5-24 Instruments and Controls See Hill Descent Control (HDC) on Vehicle Ahead Indicator Traction Off Light page 9-43. Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light If equipped, this light displays green This light comes on briefly while when a vehicle is detected ahead. starting the engine.
Page 152: Stabilitrak ® Off Light
Instruments and Controls 5-25 ® StabiliTrak OFF Light Traction Control System If the indicator/warning light is on and flashing, the TCS and/or the ® (TCS)/StabiliTrak Light StabiliTrak system is actively working. See Traction Control/Electronic Stability Control on page 9-41. Engine Coolant This light comes on briefly while Temperature Warning starting the engine.
Page 153: Tire Pressure Light
5-26 Instruments and Controls Tire Pressure Light When the Light Flashes First and Caution Then Is On Steady If the light flashes for about a minute The engine coolant temperature and then stays on, there may be a warning light indicates that the problem with the TPMS.
Page 154: Low Fuel Warning Light
Instruments and Controls 5-27 Low Fuel Warning Light Security Light This light should come on briefly as the engine is started. If it does not come on, have the vehicle serviced This light is near the fuel gauge and The security light should come on by your dealer.
Page 155: High-Beam On Light
5-28 Instruments and Controls High-Beam On Light The light goes out when the fog Cruise Control Light lamps are turned off. See Fog Lamps on page 6-5 for more information. Lamps On Reminder This light comes on when the The cruise control light is white high-beam headlamps are in use.
Page 156: Door Ajar Light
Instruments and Controls 5-29 the ACC is set and active. See Information Displays : Press to move between Adaptive Cruise Control on the interactive display zones in the page 9-48. cluster. Driver Information (Set/Reset): Press to open a Center (DIC) Door Ajar Light menu or select a menu item.
Page 157 5-30 Instruments and Controls The Average Fuel Economy display average of the vehicle's fuel 6. Press while an item is shows the approximate average economy over recent driving history highlighted to select or deselect liters per 100 kilometers (L/100 km) and the amount of fuel remaining in that item.
Page 158 Instruments and Controls 5-31 This also shows the number of It cannot be reset accurately until best fuel economy and average fuel liters (L) or gallons (gal) of fuel used the next oil change. To reset the economy. This display can also be since the last reset of this engine oil life system, press and reset by selecting reset in the menu.
Page 159: Head-Up Display (Hud)
5-32 Instruments and Controls active and in V4 mode, or inactive Following Distance: Used to If equipped with HUD, some and in V8 mode. See Active Fuel select the alert timing for the information concerning the ® Management on page 9-26. Forward Collision Alert (FCA).
Page 160 Instruments and Controls 5-33 Audio The language selection is changed The HUD control is to the left of the through the radio and the units of steering wheel. Phone measurement is changed through To adjust the HUD image: Navigation the instrument cluster. See Vehicle 1.
Page 161 5-34 Instruments and Controls The HUD image can temporarily light up depending on the angle and position of the sunlight on the HUD display. This is normal. Polarized sunglasses could make the HUD image harder to see. Metric Metric HUD Views There are four views in the HUD.
Page 162 Instruments and Controls 5-35 uses the steering wheel controls to Navigation Turn-by-Turn Alerts Clean the HUD lens with a soft cloth adjust the audio settings appearing shown in the instrument cluster may sprayed with glass cleaner. Wipe in the instrument cluster. also be displayed in any HUD view.
Page 163: Vehicle Messages
5-36 Instruments and Controls Vehicle Messages Battery Voltage and SERVICE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Charging Messages Messages displayed on the DIC On some vehicles, this message indicate the status of the vehicle or BATTERY LOW START displays if there is a problem with some action that may be needed to VEHICLE the battery charging system.
Page 164: Brake System Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-37 Brake System Messages When this message displays, power Cruise Control Messages is no longer available to the trailer BRAKE FLUID LOW ADAPTIVE CRUISE SET brakes. TO XXX This message is displayed when the As soon as it is safe to do so, brake fluid level is low.
Page 165: Door Ajar Messages
5-38 Instruments and Controls Heavy rain or snow is interfering SHIFT TO PARK BEFORE REAR ACCESS OPEN with the radar object detection or EXITING This message will display when the camera performance. liftgate is open. Close the liftgate This message may display if CRUISE SET TO XXX completely.
Page 166: Engine Oil Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-39 ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE Engine Oil Messages ENGINE OIL HOT IDLE ENGINE ENGINE CHANGE ENGINE OIL SOON This message displays when the This message displays when the This message displays when the engine coolant temperature is too engine oil becomes hotter than the engine oil needs to be changed.
Page 167: Engine Power Messages
5-40 Instruments and Controls Engine Power Messages Fuel System Messages Key and Lock Messages ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED FUEL LEVEL LOW NO REMOTE DETECTED This message displays and a chime This message displays and a chime This message displays when the may sound when the cooling system may sound if the fuel level is low.
Page 168: Lamp Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-41 NO REMOTE PRESS BRAKE Lamp Messages last-second automatic braking capability is still provided with the TO RESTART TURN SIGNAL ON Alert setting, but braking is less This message displays when likely to occur. See Active This message displays and a chime attempting to turn off the vehicle Emergency Braking System on sounds if a turn signal is left on for...
Page 169 5-42 Instruments and Controls This message may also be when it is temporarily unavailable. SERVICE FRONT CAMERA displayed if there is a problem with The LDW system does not need If this message remains on after the StabiliTrak system. service. continued driving, the vehicle needs This message could be due to the service.
Page 170: Messages
Instruments and Controls 5-43 Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) features Ride Control System SERVICE SUSPENSION will not work. Take the vehicle to SYSTEM Messages your dealer. ® If the vehicle has the MagneRide SERVICE LEVELING SYSTEM SIDE DETECTION SYSTEM suspension system, this message ®...
Page 171: Airbag System Messages
5-44 Instruments and Controls See Traction Control/Electronic normally leave StabiliTrak on. See The message turns off as soon as Stability Control on page 9-41. If this Traction Control/Electronic Stability the conditions that caused the message continues to be displayed Control on page 9-41. message to be displayed are no for multiple ignition cycles and on longer present.
Page 172: Steering System
Instruments and Controls 5-45 See Immobilizer Operation (Keyless SERVICE POWER STEERING TIRE LEARNING ACTIVE Access) on page 2-25 or This message displays when there If equipped with the Tire Pressure Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) is a problem with electric power Monitor System (TPMS), this on page 2-24.
Page 173: Transmission Messages
5-46 Instruments and Controls TIRE PRESSURE LOW ADD Transmission Messages FOR 4WD LOW SHIFT TO AIR TO TIRE NEUTRAL 4WD OFF If equipped with the Tire Pressure If a four-wheel drive shift into If equipped with four-wheel drive, Monitor System (TPMS), this Four-Wheel Drive Low is requested, this message displays when the message displays when the...
Page 174: Vehicle Reminder
Instruments and Controls 5-47 GRADE BRAKING ACTIVE TO EXIT 4WD LOW SLOW cool. This message clears and the chime stops when the fluid TO XXX This message displays when grade temperature reaches a safe level. braking has been activated while If a four-wheel drive shift out of When towing, use Tow/Haul mode driving on downhill grades.
Page 175: Vehicle Speed Messages
5-48 Instruments and Controls If the disconnect occurs while See Integrated Trailer Brake Vehicle Speed Messages the vehicle is stopped, this Control System under Towing REDUCE SPEED FOR HILL message clears itself after a Equipment on page 9-78. short time. DESCENT CONTROL ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE If the disconnect occurs while...
Page 176: Vehicle Personalization
Instruments and Controls 5-49 Vehicle Personalization Menus Language [Language] The following list of menu items may Select Language, then select from Personalization be available: the available language(s). Use the audio system controls to Time and Date The selected language will display access the personalization menus on the system, and voice Language [Language]...
Page 177 5-50 Instruments and Controls Number of Favorites Shown Bose AudoPilot Vehicle Audible Touch Feedback This allows Bose AudoPilot to be Select and the following may turned on or off. display: Bose AudoPilot Select Off or On. Climate and Air Quality Auto Volume Auto Volume Collision/Detection Systems...
Page 178 Instruments and Controls 5-51 Auto Collision Preparation Auto Compartment Zone Temp Preparation feature. Some last-second automatic braking Park Assist This feature allows for selection of capability is still provided with the the compartment zone temperature Side Blind Zone Alert Alert setting, but it is much less setting when the vehicle is likely to be triggered by most driving Rear Cross Traffic Alert...
Page 179 5-52 Instruments and Controls Rear Cross Traffic Alert Easy Exit Options Select Off or On. This allows the feature to be turned This allows the feature to be turned Auto Wipe in Reverse Gear on or off. See Assistance Systems on or off.
Page 180 Instruments and Controls 5-53 Select Off, 30 Seconds, Delayed Door Lock Remote Lock Feedback 60 Seconds, or 120 Seconds. When on, this feature will delay the This allows selection of what type of locking of the doors. To override the feedback is given when locking the Power Door Locks delay, press the power door lock...
Page 181 5-54 Instruments and Controls Passive Door Unlock Bluetooth Voice Mail Numbers This allows the selection of what This feature displays the voice mail Select and the following may doors will unlock when using the number for all connected phones. display: button on the driver door to unlock To change the voice mail number, Pair New Device...
Page 182 Instruments and Controls 5-55 Restore Radio Settings Display Rear Camera Restore Vehicle Settings Select and the following may Select and the following may display: display: This allows selection of restoring vehicle settings. Mode Guidance Lines Select Restore or Cancel. Calibrate Touchscreen Rear Cross Traffic Alert Clear All Private Data Turn Display Off...
Page 183: Universal Remote System
5-56 Instruments and Controls Universal Remote Do not use the Universal Remote Make sure the hand-held transmitter system with any garage door opener has a new battery for quick and System that does not have the stop and accurate transmission of the reverse feature.
Page 184 Instruments and Controls 5-57 2. At the same time, press and programming is complete. hold both the hand-held There is no need to transmitter button and one of the complete Steps 4 6. three Universal Remote system If the indicator light does buttons to be used to operate not come on or the garage the garage door.
Page 185: Universal Remote System
5-58 Instruments and Controls does not flash, press and hold enough for the Universal Remote Universal Remote System the same button a second time system to pick up the signal during Operation for two seconds, then release it. programming. Again, if the door does not move Using the Universal Remote If the programming did not work, or the garage door lamp does...
Page 186 Instruments and Controls 5-59 Reprogramming a Single Universal Remote System Button To reprogram any of the system buttons: 1. Press and hold any one of the buttons. Do not release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the button, proceed with Step 1 under Programming the Universal Remote System.
Page 187 5-60 Instruments and Controls NOTES...
Page 188: Exterior Lamp Controls
Lighting Lighting Lighting Features Exterior Lighting Entry Lighting ....6-7 Exit Lighting ....6-7 Exterior Lamp Controls Battery Load Management .
Page 189: Exterior Lamps Off
Lighting For vehicles first sold in Canada, 10 minutes after the ignition is Headlamp High/ the off position will only work when turned off. When the headlamps are Low-Beam Changer the vehicle is shifted into P (Park). turned on while the vehicle is off, the headlamps will stay on for (Headlamp High/Low-Beam AUTO (Automatic): Automatically...
Page 190: Daytime Running
Lighting The exterior lamp control is to pass. It works even if the Automatic Headlamp in AUTO. headlamps are in the automatic System position. The transmission is not in When the exterior lamp control is P (Park). To use it, pull the turn signal lever set to AUTO and it is dark enough toward you, then release it.
Page 191: Hazard Warning Flashers
Lighting When it is bright enough outside, Hazard Warning Flashers Turn and Lane-Change the headlamps will turn off or may Signals change to Daytime Running Lamps (DRL). The automatic headlamp system turns off when the exterior lamp control is turned to or the ignition is off.
Page 192: Fog Lamps
Lighting one second will cause the turn Fog Lamps When the fog lamps are turned on, signals to flash until the lever is the parking lamps automatically released. turn on. The lever returns to its starting When the headlamps are changed position whenever it is released.
Page 193: Interior Lighting
Lighting Interior Lighting Dome Lamps Reading Lamps There are reading lamps in the Instrument Panel overhead console and the headliner, if equipped. To operate, the ignition Illumination Control must be in the ACC/ACCESSORY or ON/RUN position or using Retained Accessory Power (RAP). There are dome lamps in the overhead console and the headliner, if equipped.
Page 194: Lighting Features
Lighting Lighting Features Exit Lighting The headlamps, taillamps, parking Entry Lighting lamps, back-up lamps, license plate lamps, and interior lamps come on The vehicle has an illuminated entry at night, or in areas with limited feature. lighting, when the driver door is When a door is opened, the dome opened after the ignition is turned lamps and puddle lamps come on if...
Page 195: Battery Power Protection
Lighting When the battery's state of charge EPM works to prevent excessive is low, the voltage is raised slightly discharge of the battery. It does this to quickly bring the charge back up. by balancing the generator's output When the state of charge is high, and the vehicle's electrical needs.
Page 196: Introduction
Infotainment System Infotainment Introduction System Infotainment See the infotainment manual for information on the radio, audio Introduction players, phone, navigation system, Infotainment ....7-1 and voice or speech recognition.
Page 197 Infotainment System NOTES...
Page 198: Air Vents
Climate Controls Climate Controls Climate Control 2. A/C (Air Conditioning) 3. Air Delivery Mode Controls Systems 4. Fan Control Climate Control Systems Dual Automatic Climate 5. Defrost Dual Automatic Climate Control Control System System ..... . 8-1 6.
Page 199 Climate Controls Front Climate Controls To improve fuel efficiency and to Press AUTO to return to automatic cool the vehicle faster, recirculation operation. Automatic Operation may be automatically selected in Driver and Passenger warm weather. The system automatically controls Temperature Control: The the fan speed, air delivery, air The recirculation light will not come temperature can be adjusted...
Page 200 Climate Controls Changing the mode cancels the and the air conditioning compressor inside the vehicle. When high automatic operation and the system will run, unless the outside humidity is detected, the climate goes into manual mode. Press temperature is close to freezing. control system may adjust to AUTO to return to automatic outside air supply and turn on the...
Page 201 Climate Controls stays on for five minutes. The the rear window defog button is Temperature Control: Press up or defogger also turns off if the ignition pressed. See Heated Mirrors on down to increase or decrease the is turned to ACC/ACCESSORY or page 2-26.
Page 202: Rear Climate Control System
Climate Controls Sensors system may also supply cooler air to 2. AUTO (Automatic Operation) the side of the vehicle facing the 3. MODE (Air Delivery Mode sun. The recirculation mode will also Control) be used as needed to maintain cool 4.
Page 203 Climate Controls Manual Operation Air Vents Operation Tips Clear away any ice, snow, (Fan Control): Turn clockwise Adjustable air vents are in the or leaves from the air inlets at or counterclockwise to increase or center and on the side of the the base of the windshield that decrease the fan speed.
Page 204: Passenger Compartment Air Filter
Climate Controls Maintenance 1. Open the glove box completely. 2. Disconnect the glove box door Passenger Compartment dampener string from the glove box door assembly. A pen or Air Filter pencil may be inserted through the end of the dampener string The filter removes dust, pollen, and other airborne irritants from outside to prevent the string from...
Page 205 Climate Controls Service All vehicles have a label underhood that identifies the refrigerant used in the vehicle. The refrigerant system should only be serviced by trained and certified technicians. The air conditioning evaporator should never be repaired or replaced by one from a salvage vehicle.
Page 206: Driving And Operating
Driving and Operating Driving and Retained Accessory Ride Control Systems Power (RAP) ....9-24 Traction Control/Electronic Operating Shifting Into Park ... . 9-24 Stability Control .
Page 207: Driving Information
Driving and Operating Designate a front seat Fuel Driving Information passenger to handle potential Fuel ......9-67 distractions.
Page 208: Defensive Driving
Driving and Operating Allow enough following distance Control of a Vehicle Warning between you and the driver in Braking, steering, and accelerating front of you. Taking your eyes off the road too are important factors in helping to Focus on the task of driving. long or too often could cause a control a vehicle while driving.
Page 209: Steering
Driving and Operating If the engine ever stops while the If the steering assist is used for an Steering in Emergencies vehicle is being driven, brake extended period of time, power There are some situations when normally but do not pump the assist may be reduced.
Page 210: Loss Of Control
Driving and Operating Steering or Cornering The vehicle's right wheels can drop material on the road. Learn to Skid too much speed or off the edge of a road onto the recognize warning clues such steering in a curve causes tires shoulder while driving.
Page 211 Driving and Operating One of the best ways for successful To gain more ground clearance if Warning (Continued) off-road driving is to control the needed, it may be necessary to speed. remove the front fascia lower Keep cargo in the cargo area air dam.
Page 212: Driving On Hills
Driving and Operating Do not damage shrubs, flowers, Never go downhill forward or cannot be seen, get out of the trees, or grasses or disturb backward with either the vehicle and walk the hill before wildlife. transmission or transfer case in driving further.
Page 213 Driving and Operating When driving down a hill, keep 2. Shift into P (Park) and then 3. If the vehicle cannot be restarted the vehicle headed straight restart the engine. after stalling, set the parking down. Use a low gear because brake, shift into P (Park), and If driving uphill when the the engine will work with the...
Page 214 Driving and Operating Hidden obstacles can make the Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow, Warning (Continued) steepness of the incline more or Ice severe. If a rock is driven across Use a low gear when driving in vehicle could fall through the ice; with the uphill wheels, or if the the deeper the mud, the you and your passengers could...
Page 215: Driving On Wet Roads
9-10 Driving and Operating Check the body structure, steering, Caution Warning (Continued) suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system for damage and Do not drive through standing After driving through a large check the fuel lines and cooling water if it is deep enough to cover puddle of water or a car/vehicle system for any leakage.
Page 216: Hill And Mountain Roads
Driving and Operating 9-11 Check all fluid levels and brakes, There is no hard and fast rule about Warning (Continued) tires, cooling system, and hydroplaning. The best advice is to transmission. slow down when the road is wet. loss of steering. Always have the Shift to a lower gear when going Other Rainy Weather Tips engine running and the vehicle...
Page 217 9-12 Driving and Operating Wet ice can occur at about 0°C Allow greater following distance on Warning (32°F) when freezing rain begins to any slippery road and watch for fall, resulting in even less traction. slippery spots. Icy patches can Snow can trap engine exhaust Avoid driving on wet ice or in occur on otherwise clear roads in...
Page 218: If The Vehicle Is Stuck
Driving and Operating 9-13 If it takes some time for help to Warning (Continued) Warning arrive, now and then when you run the engine, push the accelerator Fully open the air outlets on If the vehicle's tires spin at high pedal slightly so the engine runs or under the instrument speed, they can explode, and you...
Page 219: Vehicle Load Limits
9-14 Driving and Operating gears. Slowly spinning the wheels in Vehicle Load Limits the forward and reverse directions It is very important to know how causes a rocking motion that could much weight your vehicle can free the vehicle. If that does not get carry.
Page 220 Driving and Operating 9-15 open, you will find the label the front and rear axles. See Warning (Continued) attached below the door lock Certification/Tire Label later in post (striker). The tire and this section. vehicle handles. This could loading information label shows cause loss of control and a Steps for Determining Correct the number of occupant seating...
Page 221 9-16 Driving and Operating there will be five 150 lb passengers in your vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage load capacity is 650 lbs. (1400-750 (5 x 150) = 650 lbs.) Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle.
Page 222 Driving and Operating 9-17 weight of the driver, passengers The GVWR includes the weight and cargo should never exceed of the vehicle, all occupants, fuel your vehicle's capacity weight. and cargo. The Certification/Tire label also Certification/Tire Label tells you the maximum weights for the front and rear axles, called Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR).
Page 223 9-18 Driving and Operating weight ratings. Ask your dealer Warning Warning (Continued) to help you load your vehicle the right way. Do not load the vehicle any Never stack heavier heavier than the Gross If you put things inside your things, like suitcases, Vehicle Weight Rating inside the vehicle so that...
Page 224: Starting And Operating
Driving and Operating 9-19 Starting and No adjustment to the pedals can be Caution (Continued) made when the vehicle is in Operating R (Reverse) or while using cruise broken in. Hard stops with control. new linings can mean New Vehicle Break-In premature wear and earlier replacement.
Page 225: Ignition Positions
9-20 Driving and Operating Before you start driving, fully press Pressing the button cycles it through If the vehicle is in P (Park), the the brake pedal to confirm the three modes: ACC/ACCESSORY, ignition will turn off, and Retained adjustment is right for you. While ON/RUN/START, and Stopping the Accessory Power (RAP) will remain driving, make only small...
Page 226 Driving and Operating 9-21 turned off center. If this happens, 4. Set the parking brake. See The ignition will switch from ACC/ the vehicle may not start. Move the Parking Brake on page 9-39. ACCESSORY to OFF after steering wheel from left to right five minutes to prevent battery while attempting to start the vehicle.
Page 227: Starting The Engine
9-22 Driving and Operating The instruments and audio systems Driver Information Center (DIC), Caution will operate as they do in ON/RUN, hold the ignition switch in the but the vehicle will not be able to be START position to continue If you add electrical parts or driven.
Page 228: Engine Heater
Driving and Operating 9-23 allow the cranking motor to cool If the RKE transmitter is not in START/STOP button, for up to a down. When the engine starts, the vehicle, if there is maximum of 15 seconds. Wait at let go of the key and accelerator. interference, or the RKE battery least 15 seconds between each If the vehicle starts briefly but...
Page 229: Retained Accessory
9-24 Driving and Operating OnStar System (if equipped) cord, which will prevent engine Warning (Continued) coolant heater operation at Sunroof (if equipped) temperatures above 18°C (0°F). If the cord will not reach, use a Accessory Power Outlets. The To Use the Engine Coolant console and center seat outlets heavy-duty three-prong extension are RAP powered.
Page 230: Torque Lock
Driving and Operating 9-25 3. Be sure the transfer case is in a Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) drive gear not in N (Neutral). 4. Turn the ignition to LOCK/OFF. suddenly. You or others could be or others could be injured. Do not injured.
Page 231: Shifting Out Of Park
9-26 Driving and Operating Prevent movement of the shift This is called torque lock. To 3. Move the shift lever to the lever out of P (Park), unless the prevent torque lock, set the parking desired position. ignition is in ON/RUN and the brake and then shift into P (Park) If you are still having a problem regular brake pedal is applied.
Page 232: Engine Exhaust
Driving and Operating 9-27 When less power is required, such Engine Exhaust Warning (Continued) as cruising at a constant vehicle speed, the system will operate in There are holes or openings Warning the half cylinder mode, allowing the in the vehicle body from vehicle to achieve better fuel damage or aftermarket Engine exhaust contains carbon...
Page 233: Running The Vehicle While
9-28 Driving and Operating Running the Vehicle Automatic increase in the effort to shift out of P (Park). See Torque Lock under While Parked Transmission Shifting Into Park on page 9-24. It is better not to park with the If equipped, there is an electronic engine running.
Page 234 Driving and Operating 9-29 To rock the vehicle back and forth to Warning Caution get out of snow, ice, or sand without damaging the transmission, see If If you have four-wheel drive, the Shifting out of P (Park) or the Vehicle Is Stuck on page 9-13. vehicle will be free to roll even N (Neutral) with the engine...
Page 235 9-30 Driving and Operating Use D (Drive) and Tow/Haul Mode In some cases, this could appear to M (Manual Mode): This position when towing a trailer, carrying a be a delayed shift, however the allows selection of a range of gears heavy load, driving on steep hills, transmission is operating normally.
Page 236: Manual Mode
Driving and Operating 9-31 when driving on downhill grades by Manual Mode When the shift lever is moved from using the engine and transmission D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode), a Range Selection Mode to slow the vehicle. The first time number displays next to the M, the system engages for each indicating the current transmission...
Page 237: Tow/Haul Mode
9-32 Driving and Operating See the following chart. Tow/Haul Mode Gear before shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Range after shifting from D (Drive) to M (Manual Mode) Grade Braking is not available when Low Traction Mode Range Selection Mode is active. Low Traction Mode assists in See Tow/Haul Mode on page 9-32.
Page 238: Drive Systems
Driving and Operating 9-33 The selector button is on the end of On vehicles with a gasoline engine, Drive Systems the shift lever. Turn the Tow/Haul to disable or enable Tow/Haul Mode on and off by pressing the Grade Braking within the current Four-Wheel Drive button.
Page 239 9-34 Driving and Operating ignition is turned on and one will Shifting into 4 will turn Traction Warning stay on. If the lights display ® Control and StabiliTrak off. See momentarily when the ignition is in Traction Control/Electronic Stability Shifting the transfer case to ON/RUN, but none stay on, the Control on page 9-41.
Page 240 Driving and Operating 9-35 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use Shifting Into 2 for driving on most streets and this position when extra traction is Turn the knob to 2 at any speed, highways. The front axle is not needed, such as when driving on except when shifting from 4 .
Page 241 9-36 Driving and Operating ON/RUN. It is best for the Shifting Into N (Neutral) Caution vehicle to be moving To shift: 1.6 to 3.2 km/h (1 to 2 mph). Shifting the transmission into gear 1. Park the vehicle on a level before the requested mode 2.
Page 242 Driving and Operating 9-37 transmission to R (Reverse), After the transfer case has Indicator lights display which setting then shift the transmission to shifted out of N (Neutral), the the transfer case is in. N (Neutral) is D (Drive). There should be no N (Neutral) light will go out.
Page 243: Antilock Brake
9-38 Driving and Operating The settings are: Brakes 4 (Four-Wheel Drive High): Use this position when extra traction is 2 (Two-Wheel Drive High): Use needed, such as when driving on Antilock Brake for driving on most streets and snowy or icy roads, when highways.
Page 244: Parking Brake
Driving and Operating 9-39 If driving safely on a wet road and it suddenly slows or stops. Always Parking Brake becomes necessary to slam on the leave enough room up ahead to brakes and continue braking to stop, even with ABS. avoid a sudden obstacle, a Using ABS computer senses the wheels are...
Page 245: Brake Assist
9-40 Driving and Operating Brake Assist Hill Start Assist (HSA) Caution The Brake Assist feature is Vehicles with StabiliTrak have an Driving with the parking brake on designed to assist the driver in HSA feature, which may be useful can overheat the brake system stopping or decreasing vehicle when the vehicle is stopped on a and cause premature wear or...
Page 246: Ride Control Systems
Driving and Operating 9-41 also apply the trailer brakes. It will Ride Control Systems StabiliTrak activates when the not activate if the vehicle is in a vehicle senses a difference between drive gear and facing downhill or if the intended path and the direction Traction Control/ the vehicle is facing uphill and in the vehicle is actually traveling.
Page 247 9-42 Driving and Operating It is recommended to leave both The indicator light for both systems Drive the vehicle. If comes on systems on for normal driving is in the instrument cluster. This and stays on, the vehicle may need conditions, but it may be necessary light will: more time to diagnose the problem.
Page 248 Driving and Operating 9-43 To turn off only TCS, press and To turn TCS and StabiliTrak on Hill Descent release the button. The traction again, press and release the Control (HDC) off light displays in the instrument button. The traction off light If equipped, HDC can be used when cluster.
Page 249: Magnetic Ride Control
9-44 Driving and Operating HDC light indicates that the system Magnetic Ride Control Locking Rear Axle is actively applying the brakes to This vehicle may have a semi-active Vehicles with a locking rear axle can maintain vehicle speed. damping system called give more traction on snow, mud, When HDC is set, that is the initial ®...
Page 250: Cruise Control
Driving and Operating 9-45 turned to ON/RUN and will Cruise Control This vehicle has a Hydra-Matic automatically adjust vehicle height 6-speed automatic transmission. thereafter. The system may exhaust See Grade Braking under Tow/ Warning (lower vehicle height) for up to Haul Mode on page 9-32 for an 10 minutes after the ignition key has explanation of how cruise control...
Page 251 9-46 Driving and Operating The cruise control indicator on the (Cancel): Press to disengage instrument cluster turns green after cruise control without erasing the cruise control has been set to the set speed from memory. desired speed. See Instrument Setting Cruise Control Cluster on page 5-10.
Page 252 Driving and Operating 9-47 To increase vehicle speed in The speedometer reading can be downhill, Cruise Grade Braking small increments, briefly press displayed in either English or metric helps maintain the driver selected +RES. For each press, the units. See Instrument Cluster on speed.
Page 253: Adaptive Cruise Control
9-48 Driving and Operating Ending Cruise Control The following gap is the following ACC will not engage if the TCS or time between your vehicle and a electronic stability control system is There are four ways to end cruise vehicle detected directly ahead in disabled.
Page 254 Driving and Operating 9-49 (Cancel): Press to disengage Warning ACC without erasing the selected set speed. Adaptive Cruise Control will not detect or brake for children, (Follow Distance Gap): Press to select a following gap time (or pedestrians, animals, or other distance) setting for ACC of Far, objects.
Page 255 9-50 Driving and Operating 3. Press and release the SET Resuming a Set Speed (DIC) and HUD, if equipped. See control on the steering wheel. Cruise Control Messages on If the ACC is set at a desired speed page 5-37. 4.
Page 256 Driving and Operating 9-51 Reducing Speed While ACC is at a Selecting the Follow Distance Gap range of selectable gaps may not be Set Speed appropriate for all drivers and When a slower moving vehicle is driving conditions. If ACC is already activated, do one detected ahead within the selected of the following: following gap, ACC will adjust the...
Page 257 9-52 Driving and Operating If ACC is engaged, driver action The vehicle ahead symbol only Stationary or Very Slow-Moving may be required when ACC cannot displays when a vehicle is detected Objects apply sufficient braking because of in your vehicle s path moving in the approaching a vehicle too rapidly.
Page 258 Driving and Operating 9-53 ACC Automatically Disengages if equipped, will indicate that Warning (Continued) automatic braking will not occur. ACC may automatically disengage See Vehicle Messages on and you will need to manually apply the vehicle or crash. Do not use page 5-36.
Page 259 9-54 Driving and Operating ACC may occasionally provide an Do Not Use ACC on Hills and alert and/or braking that is When Towing a Trailer considered unnecessary. It could respond to vehicles in different lanes, signs, guardrails, and other stationary objects when entering or exiting a curve.
Page 260: Driver Assistance Systems
Driving and Operating 9-55 Disengaging ACC Driver Assistance Warning (Continued) There are three ways to Systems disengage ACC: Under many conditions, these This vehicle may have features that Step lightly on the brake pedal. systems will not: work together to help avoid crashes or reduce crash damage while Press Detect children, pedestrians,...
Page 261: Assistance Systems For Parking Or Backing
9-56 Driving and Operating Audible or Safety Alert Seat When the vehicle is shifted into Warning (Continued) R (Reverse), the RVC displays an Some driver assistance features image of the area behind the vehicle alert the driver of obstacles by traffic.
Page 262 Driving and Operating 9-57 coming from the left or right. This Warning system detects objects coming from up to 20 m (65 ft) from the left or The parking assist system does right side of the vehicle. When an not detect children, pedestrians, object is detected, either three bicyclists, animals, or objects beeps sound from the left or right or...
Page 263: Assistance Systems For Driving
9-58 Driving and Operating Safety Alert Seat will pulse five select On in the vehicle times. Beeps for FPA are higher personalization menu. The On with pitched than for RPA. Towbar setting allows for the parking assist to work properly with Turning the Features On or Off a small item attached to the trailer hitch.
Page 264: Forward Collision Alert (Fca)
Driving and Operating 9-59 Warning (LDW), Side Blind Zone (ACC), it can detect vehicles to FCA can be disabled with the FCA Alert (SBZA), Lane Change Alert distances of approximately 110 m steering wheel control, or if your (LCA), and/or the Active Emergency (360 ft) and operates at all speeds.
Page 265 9-60 Driving and Operating Collision Alert Continue to apply the brake pedal Warning as needed. Cruise control may be disengaged when the Collision Alert FCA does not provide a warning occurs. to help avoid a crash, unless it Tailgating Alert detects a vehicle.
Page 266: Active Emergency Braking
Driving and Operating 9-61 Tailgating Alert features. The timing the camera sensor on the back of vehicle is detected ahead. This is of both alerts will vary based on the rearview mirror, and cleaning the shown by the FCA vehicle-ahead vehicle speed.
Page 267: Side Blind Zone
9-62 Driving and Operating reduce crash damage. It may even Collision Preparation portion of Warning (Continued) help avoid some very low speed Collision/Detection Systems under crashes. Vehicle Personalization on Detect a vehicle when page 5-49. Automatic Braking may slow the weather limits visibility, such vehicle to a complete stop to try to as in fog, rain, or snow.
Page 268: Lane Change Alert
Driving and Operating 9-63 display will flash as an extra LCA Detection Zones Warning (Continued) warning not to change lanes. Since The LCA sensor covers a zone of this system is part of the Lane approximately one lane over from lanes under all driving conditions.
Page 269 9-64 Driving and Operating page 5-49. If LCA is disabled by the vehicles. This is normal system driver, the LCA mirror displays will operation; the vehicle does not need not light up. service. LCA may not always alert the driver When the System Does Not to vehicles in the next lane over, Seem to Work Properly...
Page 270 Driving and Operating 9-65 If the LCA displays do not light up sensor to detect the lane markings. Warning (Continued) when vehicles are in the side blind It only operates at speeds of zone or rapidly approaching this 56 km/h (35 mph) or greater. Detect lane markings under zone and the system is clean, the When the vehicle crosses a...
Page 271 9-66 Driving and Operating How the System Works without using the turn signal in the This is normal operation; the vehicle lane departure direction, this does not need service. Clean the The LDW camera sensor is on the indicator will change to amber and windshield.
Page 272: Fuel
Driving and Operating 9-67 Fuel higher. Regular unleaded gasoline Warning (Continued) rated at 87 octane or higher can be Use of the recommended fuel is an used, but acceleration and fuel or windshield are not cleaned or important part of the proper economy will be reduced, and an in proper condition.
Page 273: California Fuel
9-68 Driving and Operating Prohibited Fuels tricarbonyl (MMT). Do not use diagnosis. If it is determined that the gasolines and/or fuel additives with condition is caused by the type of Gasolines containing oxygenates MMT as they can reduce spark plug fuel used, repairs may not be such as ethers and ethanol, as well life and affect emission control...
Page 274: Filling The Tank
Driving and Operating 9-69 If TOP TIER Detergent Gasoline is Warning (Continued) not available, one bottle of Fuel System Treatment PLUS added to Keep sparks, flames, and the fuel tank at every engine oil smoking materials away change, can help. Fuel System from fuel.
Page 275: Filling A Portable Fuel
9-70 Driving and Operating Be careful not to spill fuel. Do not Filling a Portable Fuel Warning top off or overfill the tank and wait a Container few seconds after you have finished If a fire starts while you are pumping before removing the refueling, do not remove the Warning...
Page 276: Trailer Towing
Driving and Operating 9-71 Do not tow a trailer during the Trailer Towing Warning (Continued) first 800 km (500 mi) to prevent damage to the engine, axle, General Towing keep it in contact with the fill or other parts. opening until filling is Information Then during the first 800 km complete.
Page 277 9-72 Driving and Operating Towing a trailer requires a certain Passing Warning amount of experience. The More passing distance is needed combination you are driving is when towing a trailer. The When towing a trailer, exhaust longer and not as responsive as the combination will not accelerate as gases may collect at the rear of vehicle itself.
Page 278 Driving and Operating 9-73 Vehicles can tow in D (Drive). Shift Parking on Hills Caution (Continued) the transmission to a lower gear if the transmission shifts too often Warning The vehicle could be damaged. under heavy loads and/or hilly Avoid making very sharp turns conditions.
Page 279: Trailer Towing
9-74 Driving and Operating 4. Reapply the brake pedal. Then Maintenance when Trailer Warning apply the parking brake and shift Towing into P (Park). The vehicle needs service more The driver can lose control when 5. Release the brake pedal. often when pulling a trailer.
Page 280 Driving and Operating 9-75 The following information has many Trailer Weight Rating (TWR) is Caution time-tested, important trailering tips calculated assuming the tow vehicle and safety rules. Many of these are has only the driver and all required Pulling a trailer improperly can important for your safety and that of trailering equipment.
Page 281 9-76 Driving and Operating Use the following chart to determine how much the vehicle can weigh, based upon the vehicle model and options. Vehicle Axle Ratio Maximum Trailer Weight GCWR* Yukon Denali 2WD 3.23/3.42 3 765 kg (8,300 lb) 6 350 kg (14,000 lb) Yukon Denali AWD 3.23/3.42 3 674 kg (8,100 lb)
Page 282 Driving and Operating 9-77 Maximum Tongue Vehicle Series Hitch Type Weight 1500 Weight Carrying 272 kg (600 lb) 1500 Weight Distributing 453 kg (1,000 lb) Do not exceed the maximum After loading the trailer, weigh the allowable tongue weight for the trailer and then the tongue, vehicle.
Page 283: Towing Equipment
9-78 Driving and Operating Total Weight on the Vehicle's trailer combination, fully loaded for Weight-Distributing Hitch the trip, getting individual weights Tires Adjustment for each of these items. Be sure the vehicle's tires are inflated to the inflation pressures Towing Equipment found on the Certification label on the center pillar or see Vehicle Load Hitches...
Page 284 Driving and Operating 9-79 Safety Chains the instructions for the trailer brakes If charging a remote (non-vehicle) so they are installed, adjusted, and battery, press the Tow/Haul mode Always attach chains between the maintained properly. button at the end of the shift lever. vehicle and the trailer.
Page 285 9-80 Driving and Operating Tow/Haul Mode Tow/Haul is a feature that assists Operating the vehicle in Tow/Haul when pulling a heavy trailer or a when lightly loaded or with no trailer large or heavy load. See Tow/Haul at all will not cause damage. Mode on page 9-32.
Page 286 Driving and Operating 9-81 This symbol is on the Trailer Brake all of these systems are fully Trailer Brake Control Panel Control Panel on vehicles with an operational to ensure full Integrated Trailer Brake Control functionality of the ITBC system. system.
Page 287 9-82 Driving and Operating A trailer with electric brakes has Page on the DIC to adjust and TRAILER GAIN: This setting can be become disconnected (a display power output to the trailer adjusted from 0.0 to 10.0 with either CHECK TRAILER WIRING brakes.
Page 288 Driving and Operating 9-83 The trailer's and the vehicle's brake Use the following to adjust Trailer 3. Readjust Trailer Gain any time lamps will come on when either Gain for each towing condition: vehicle loading, trailer loading, vehicle brakes or manual trailer or road surface conditions 1.
Page 289 9-84 Driving and Operating CHECK TRAILER WIRING: This the trailer wiring. This message continues over multiple ignition message will display if: will also turn off if it is cycles, there is a problem with the acknowledged. ITBC system. Have the vehicle The ITBC system first serviced.
Page 290: Trailer Sway
Driving and Operating 9-85 Trailer Sway Conversions and Warning Control (TSC) Add-Ons Even if the vehicle is equipped Vehicles with StabiliTrak have a with TSC, trailer sway could result Add-On Electrical TSC feature. Trailer sway is in loss of control and the vehicle unintended side-to-side motion of a Equipment could crash.
Page 291 9-86 Driving and Operating NOTES...
Page 292: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care 10-1 Vehicle Care Brake Fluid ....10-21 Electrical System Battery ..... 10-23 Electrical System Four-Wheel Drive .
Page 293: General Information
10-2 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure Monitor Appearance Care General Information Operation ....10-53 Exterior Care ....10-82 For service and parts needs, visit Tire Inspection .
Page 294: California Perchlorate
Vehicle Care 10-3 cause cancer and birth defects or handling, emissions systems, Vehicle Checks other reproductive harm. Engine aerodynamics, durability, and exhaust, many parts and systems, electronic systems like antilock Doing Your Own many fluids, and some component brakes, traction control, and stability Service Work wear by-products contain and/or control.
Page 295: Hood
10-4 Vehicle Care This vehicle has an airbag system. Hood 2. Go to the front of the vehicle to Before attempting to do your own find the secondary hood release. To open the hood: service work, see Servicing the The handle is under the front Airbag-Equipped Vehicle on edge of the hood near the page 3-36.
Page 296 Vehicle Care 10-5 Engine Compartment Overview...
Page 297: Engine Oil
10-6 Vehicle Care Change the engine oil at the 1. Positive (+) Terminal. See Jump 10. Windshield Washer Fluid appropriate time. See Engine Oil Starting on page 10-75. Reservoir. See Adding Washer Life System on page 10-9. Fluid under Washer Fluid on 2.
Page 298 Vehicle Care 10-7 Obtaining an accurate oil level When to Add Engine Oil Caution (Continued) reading is essential: 1. If the engine has been running have an oil level above the recently, turn off the engine and operating range, i.e., the engine allow several minutes for the oil has so much oil that the oil level to drain back into the oil pan.
Page 299 10-8 Vehicle Care Selecting the Right Engine Oil dexos certification mark are all that Caution is needed for good performance and Selecting the right engine oil engine protection. depends on both the proper oil Failure to use the recommended Engine oil system flushes are not specification and viscosity grade.
Page 300: Engine Oil Life System
Vehicle Care 10-9 into sewers, or into streams or possible that, if driving under the How to Reset the Engine Oil bodies of water. Recycle it by taking best conditions, the oil life system Life System it to a place that collects used oil. might indicate that an oil change is Reset the system whenever the not necessary for up to a year.
Page 301: Automatic Transmission
10-10 Vehicle Care 3. Display the OIL LIFE dealer service department and have How to Check Automatic REMAINING on the DIC. If the it repaired before driving the vehicle Transmission Fluid display shows 100%, the system further. is reset. Caution Caution If the vehicle has a CHANGE Too much or too little fluid can...
Page 302 Vehicle Care 10-11 pausing for about three seconds Cold Check Procedure 2. Flip the handle up, then pull out in each range. Then, move the the dipstick and wipe it with a Use this procedure only as a shift lever back to P (Park). clean rag or paper towel.
Page 303 10-12 Vehicle Care 6. Perform a hot check at the first opportunity after the transmission reaches a normal operating temperature between 71°C to 93°C (160°F to 200°F). 7. If the fluid level is in the 1. Locate the transmission dipstick acceptable range, push the 5.
Page 304: Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
Vehicle Care 10-13 Consistency of Readings How to Inspect the Engine Air 1. Screws (4) Cleaner/Filter 2. Electrical Connector Always check the fluid level at least twice using the procedure described To inspect the air cleaner/filter, 3. Air Duct Clamp previously.
Page 305: Cooling System
10-14 Vehicle Care 8. Reverse Steps 2-4 to reinstall Cooling System Warning the filter cover housing. The cooling system allows the An electric engine cooling fan can engine to maintain the correct Warning start even when the engine is not working temperature.
Page 306: Engine Coolant
Vehicle Care 10-15 What to Use Use a 50/50 mixture of clean, Caution drinkable water and DEX-COOL coolant. If using this mixture, Warning Using coolant other than nothing else needs to be added. ® DEX-COOL can cause This mixture: Adding only plain water or some premature engine, heater core, other liquid to the cooling system Gives freezing protection down...
Page 307 10-16 Vehicle Care Checking Coolant Caution (Continued) The coolant surge tank is in the engine compartment on the mixture can freeze and crack passenger side of the vehicle. See engine cooling parts. The repairs Engine Compartment Overview on would not be covered by the page 10-5.
Page 308 Vehicle Care 10-17 4. With the coolant surge tank Caution pressure cap off, start the engine and let it run until the This vehicle has a specific engine coolant temperature coolant fill procedure. Failure to gauge indicates approximately follow this procedure could cause 90°C (195°F).
Page 309: Engine Overheating
10-18 Vehicle Care In addition, there are ENGINE If Steam is Coming from the Caution OVERHEATED STOP ENGINE, Engine Compartment ENGINE OVERHEATED IDLE If the pressure cap is not tightly ENGINE, and ENGINE POWER IS Warning installed, coolant loss and REDUCED messages in the Driver possible engine damage may Information Center (DIC).
Page 310: Engine Fan
Vehicle Care 10-19 If No Steam is Coming from 2. Turn the heater on to the highest as normal idle speed for at least temperature and to the highest five minutes while the vehicle is the Engine Compartment fan speed. Open the windows as parked.
Page 311: Washer Fluid
10-20 Vehicle Care fans will change to low speed when displays, washer fluid will need to Caution (Continued) additional cooling is no longer be added to the windshield washer required. fluid reservoir. to freeze and damage the The electric engine cooling fans washer fluid tank and other may run after the engine has been parts of the washer system.
Page 312: Brake Fluid
Vehicle Care 10-21 proper sequence to torque new, approved replacement parts. Warning specifications. See Capacities and If this is not done, the brakes might Specifications on page 12-2. not work properly. For example, The brake wear warning sound installing disc brake pads that are Brake pads should be replaced as means that soon the brakes will wrong for the vehicle, can change...
Page 313: Checking Brake Fluid
10-22 Vehicle Care There are only two reasons why the Warning brake fluid level in the reservoir might go down: If too much brake fluid is added, it The brake fluid level goes down can spill on the engine and burn, because of normal brake lining if the engine is hot enough.
Page 314: Battery
Vehicle Care 10-23 Always clean the brake fluid Caution (Continued) Warning reservoir cap and the area around the cap before removing it. This be replaced. Do not let Battery posts, terminals, and helps keep dirt from entering the someone put in the wrong related accessories contain lead reservoir.
Page 315: Four-Wheel Drive
10-24 Vehicle Care Extended Storage: Remove the How to Check Lubricant When to Change Lubricant black, negative ( ) cable from the Refer to Maintenance Schedule on battery or use a battery trickle page 11-3 to determine how often to charger.
Page 316: Rear Axle
Vehicle Care 10-25 What to Use out along the axle tubes and has not drained back to the sump area. Refer to Recommended Fluids and Therefore, a reading taken Lubricants on page 11-12 to five minutes after the vehicle has determine what kind of lubricant been driven will appear to have a to use.
Page 317: Noise Control System
10-26 Vehicle Care The proper level is 1.0 mm to Federal law prohibits the following Engine: 19.0 mm (0.04 in to 0.7 in) below acts or the causing thereof: Removal or rendering engine speed the bottom of the fill hole, located on 1.
Page 318: Function Check
Vehicle Care 10-27 Starter Switch Check Automatic Transmission normal effort. If the shift lever moves out of P (Park), contact Shift Lock Control your dealer for service. Warning Function Check Park Brake and P (Park) When you are doing this Warning Mechanism Check inspection, the vehicle could...
Page 319: Replacement
10-28 Vehicle Care pressure from the regular brake Front Wiper Blade 3. With the latch open, pull the pedal. Do this until the vehicle is wiper blade down toward the Replacement held by the parking brake only. windshield far enough to release To replace the wiper blade it from the J-hooked end of the To check the P (Park)
Page 320: Glass Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-29 Glass Replacement Headlamp Aiming If the windshield or front side glass Headlamp aim has been preset and must be replaced, see your dealer should need no further adjustment. to determine the correct If the vehicle is damaged in a crash, replacement glass.
Page 321: Bulb Replacement
10-30 Vehicle Care Bulb Replacement LED Lighting 2. Remove the taillamp closeout cover from the lamp assembly This vehicle has several LED lamps. For the proper type of replacement by pulling rearward from the top For replacement of any LED lighting bulbs, see Replacement Bulbs on and bottom at the same time to assembly, contact your dealer.
Page 322: License Plate Lamp
Vehicle Care 10-31 License Plate Lamp 1. Bulb Socket 5. Turn the bulb socket counterclockwise to remove it 2. Bulb Passenger Side Shown, Driver from the taillamp assembly. Side Similar 3. Lamp Assembly 6. Pull the bulb straight out from To replace one of these bulbs: the socket.
Page 323: Replacement Bulbs
10-32 Vehicle Care 5. Push the replacement bulb Electrical System Headlamp Wiring straight into the bulb socket and An electrical overload may cause turn the bulb socket clockwise to Electrical System the lamps to go on and off, or in install it into the lamp assembly.
Page 324: Fuses
Vehicle Care 10-33 Fuses Engine Compartment Caution Fuse Block The wiring circuits in the vehicle are Spilling liquid on any electrical protected from short circuits by The engine compartment fuse block component on the vehicle may fuses. This greatly reduces the is in the engine compartment, on chance of fires caused by electrical damage it.
Page 325 10-34 Vehicle Care...
Page 326 Vehicle Care 10-35 Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Real Time Right Parking Electric Running Boards Dampening Lamps Antilock Brake Fuel Pump Power Left Parking Lamps System Pump Module Upfitter 3 Interior BEC LT1 Spare/Battery Automatic Level Regulated Voltage MBS Passenger Control Run/Crank Control Suspension...
Page 327 10-36 Vehicle Care Item Usage Item Usage Item Usage Throttle Control Starter Engine Control Module Ignition Engine Control Aero Shutter Miscellaneous Module Relay Police Upfitter Ignition Spare Horn Starter Relay Transmission Fog Lamps Front Windshield Ignition High-Beam Washer RC Upfitter 1 and 2 Headlamps Rear Window VBAT Upfitter...
Page 328: Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Vehicle Care 10-37 Instrument Panel Fuse Block (Left) The left instrument panel fuse block access door is on the driver side edge of the instrument panel. Pull off the cover to access the fuse block.
Page 329 10-38 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped Number Usage Number Usage with all of the fuses, relays, and Steering Wheel Heater, Ventilation features shown. Controls Backlighting and Air Conditioning Number Usage Ignition/Heater, Not Used Not Used Ventilation and Air Not Used Conditioning Auxiliary Not Used...
Page 330: Block
Vehicle Care 10-39 Instrument Panel Fuse Number Usage Number Usage Block (Right) Right Heated/ SEO/Automatic Level Control Cooled Seat Park Enable Electric Left Heated/ Adjustable Pedal (if Cooled Seat equipped) Not Used Not Used Not Used Miscellaneous R/C Accessory Power Heated Steering Outlet 2 Wheel...
Page 331 10-40 Vehicle Care The vehicle may not be equipped with all of the fuses, relays, and features shown. Number Usage Not Used Not Used Not Used Accessory Power Outlet 4 Not Used Not Used Not Used Glove Box Not Used Not Used Not Used Steering Wheel...
Page 332 Vehicle Care 10-41 Number Usage Number Usage Number Usage Not Used Body Control Not Used Module 6 Not Used Not Used Body Control Not Used Not Used Module 7 Not Used Not Used Amplifier Body Control Not Used Right Front Seat Module 4 Not Used Accessory Power...
Page 333: Rear Compartment Fuse Block
10-42 Vehicle Care Rear Compartment Fuse ISO Mini Usage Block Relays Rear Defogger Micro Usage Fuses Heated Second Row Seat Left Heated Second Row Seat Right Heated Mirrors Liftgate Glass Breakage The rear compartment fuse block is Liftgate Glass behind the access panel on the left side of the compartment.
Page 334: Wheels And Tires
Vehicle Care 10-43 Wheels and Tires M-Type Usage Warning (Continued) Fuses Tires and a serious crash. See Liftgate Module Vehicle Load Limits on Every new GM vehicle has Third Row Seat page 9-14. high-quality tires made by a Rear Accessory Underinflated tires pose leading tire manufacturer.
Page 335: All-Season Tires
10-44 Vehicle Care See Tire Pressure for traction or performance as winter Warning (Continued) tires on snow or ice-covered roads. High-Speed Operation on See Winter Tires on page 10-44. page 10-52 for inflation pressure Worn or old tires can adjustment for high-speed cause a crash.
Page 336: Low-Profile Tires
Vehicle Care 10-45 Use only radial ply tires of the The tread pattern on these tires may Caution same size, load range, and wear more quickly than other tires. speed rating as the original Consider rotating the tires more Low-profile tires are more equipment tires.
Page 337 10-46 Vehicle Care criteria have a TPC specification (4) Tire Identification Number code molded onto the sidewall. (TIN) The letters and numbers GM's TPC specifications meet or following the DOT code are the exceed all federal safety Tire Identification Number (TIN). guidelines.
Page 338: Tire Designations
Vehicle Care 10-47 (7) Maximum Cold Inflation would mean that the tire's Load Limit Maximum load that sidewall is 75 percent as high as can be carried and the it is wide. maximum pressure needed to (4) Construction Code support that load. For letter code is used to indicate information on recommended the type of ply construction in...
Page 339: Tire Terminology And Definitions
10-48 Vehicle Care Tire Terminology and Bead The tire bead contains DOT Markings A code molded steel wires wrapped by steel into the sidewall of a tire Definitions cords that hold the tire onto signifying that the tire is in Air Pressure The amount of the rim.
Page 340 Vehicle Care 10-49 Intended Outboard Sidewall Maximum Loaded Vehicle Passenger (P-Metric) Tire The side of an asymmetrical tire Weight The sum of curb tire used on passenger cars and that must always face outward weight, accessory weight, some light duty trucks and when mounted on a vehicle.
Page 341: Tire Pressure
10-50 Vehicle Care Speed Rating determined by tire See Tire and Loading alphanumeric code assigned to manufacturers using Information Label under Vehicle a tire indicating the maximum government testing procedures. Load Limits on page 9-14. speed at which a tire can The ratings are molded into the Tire Pressure operate.
Page 342 Vehicle Care 10-51 example of the Tire and Loading the vehicle has not been driven Caution (Continued) Information label, see Vehicle for at least three hours or no Load Limits on page 9-14. How more than 1.6 km (1 mi). Overinflated tires, or tires that the vehicle is loaded affects have too much air, can...
Page 343: Tire Pressure Monitor System
10-52 Vehicle Care Tire Pressure for When driving the vehicle at speeds pressure label. (If your vehicle has of 160 km/h (100 mph) or higher, set tires of a different size than the size High-Speed Operation the cold inflation pressure to 20 kPa indicated on the vehicle placard or (3 psi) above the recommended tire tire inflation pressure label, you...
Page 344: Operation
Vehicle Care 10-53 Please note that the TPMS is not a wheels on the vehicle that prevent the tires and transmit the tire substitute for proper tire the TPMS from functioning properly. pressure readings to a receiver maintenance, and it is the driver's Always check the TPMS malfunction located in the vehicle.
Page 345 10-54 Vehicle Care buttons, tire pressure levels can be The TPMS can warn about a low low tire pressure warning light viewed. For additional information tire pressure condition but it does flashes for about one minute and and details about the DIC operation not replace normal tire then stays on for the remainder of and displays, see Driver Information...
Page 346 Vehicle Care 10-55 sensor matching process. See for service if the TPMS malfunction Sensor Activation Tool at "TPMS Sensor Matching light and DIC message come on www.gmtoolsandequipment.com or Process" later in this section. and stay on. call 1-800-GM TOOLS (1-800-468-6657). One or more TPMS sensors are TPMS Sensor Matching missing or damaged.
Page 347: Tire Inspection
10-56 Vehicle Care 4. Use the DIC controls on the right 9. Proceed to the passenger side Tire Inspection side of the steering wheel to rear tire, and repeat the We recommend that the tires, scroll to the Tire Pressure procedure in Step 7.
Page 348: Tire Rotation
Vehicle Care 10-57 The tire has a puncture, cut, See When It Is Time for New Adjust the front and rear tires to or other damage that cannot Tires on page 10-58 and Wheel the recommended inflation be repaired well because of Replacement on page 10-63.
Page 349: When It Is Time For New
10-58 Vehicle Care When It Is Time for New See Tire Inspection on page 10-56 Warning and Tire Rotation on page 10-57 for Tires additional information. Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the Factors, such as maintenance, The rubber in tires ages over time. parts to which it is fastened, can temperatures, driving speeds, This also applies to the spare tire,...
Page 350: Buying New Tires
Vehicle Care 10-59 least a month in a cool, dry, clean GM's exclusive TPC Spec If proper rotation and area away from direct sunlight to system considers over a dozen maintenance have been done, slow aging. This area should be free critical specifications that impact all four tires should wear out at of grease, gasoline, or other...
Page 351: Different Size Tires And Wheels
10-60 Vehicle Care The Tire and Loading Warning Warning Information label indicates the original equipment tires on the Mixing tires of different sizes, Using bias-ply tires on the vehicle. See Vehicle Load Limits brands, or types may cause vehicle may cause the wheel on page 9-14 for the label loss of control of the vehicle, rim flanges to develop cracks...
Page 352: Uniform Tire Quality
Vehicle Care 10-61 Uniform Tire Quality nominal rim diameters of Warning 10 to 12 inches (25 to 30 cm), Grading or to some limited-production If different sized wheels are used, Quality grades can be found tires. there may not be an acceptable where applicable on the tire level of performance and safety if While the tires available on...
Page 353: Wheel Alignment And Tire
10-62 Vehicle Care graded 150 would wear one and straight-ahead braking traction performance on the laboratory one-half (1½) times as well on tests, and does not include test wheel than the minimum the government course as a tire acceleration, cornering, required by law.
Page 354: Wheel Replacement
Vehicle Care 10-63 surface variations such as troughs Replace wheels, wheel bolts, wheel Caution (Continued) or ruts, is normal. If the vehicle is nuts, or Tire Pressure Monitor vibrating when driving on a smooth System (TPMS) sensors with new ground clearance, and tire or tire road, the tires and wheels may need GM original equipment parts.
Page 355: Tire Chains
10-64 Vehicle Care Tire Chains If a Tire Goes Flat Warning It is unusual for a tire to blowout Warning Driving on a flat tire will cause while driving, especially if the tires permanent damage to the tire. are maintained properly. If air goes Do not use tire chains.
Page 356 Vehicle Care 10-65 When the vehicle has a flat tire (2), Warning (Continued) Warning (Continued) use the following example as a guide to assist in the placement of changing a flat tire. If it is used for To help prevent the vehicle from the wheel blocks (1).
Page 357: Tire Changing
10-66 Vehicle Care Tire Changing 5. Turn the wing nut retaining the wheel blocks (2) Removing the Spare Tire and counterclockwise to remove the Tools wheel blocks and the wheel block retainer. The equipment needed to change a Use the following tools: flat tire is stored in the rear of the vehicle, on the driver side, behind a door in the trim panel.
Page 358 Vehicle Care 10-67 To access the spare tire, refer to the 11. Hoist Cable following graphics and instructions: 1. Open the hoist shaft access door (3) on the bumper to access the spare tire lock (6). 2. To remove the spare tire lock (6), insert the ignition key, turn it clockwise and then pull it straight out.
Page 359 10-68 Vehicle Care 7. Tilt the tire toward the vehicle with some slack in the cable to access the tire/wheel retainer. Tilt the retainer and pull it and the cable and spring through the center of the wheel. Once the retainer is separated from the guide pin, tilt the retainer and pull it through the center of the wheel along with...
Page 360 Vehicle Care 10-69 Front Tire Flat: If the flat tire is Rear Tire Flat: If the flat tire is on a front tire of the vehicle, use on a rear tire of the vehicle, use the jack handle and only one the jack handle (2) and both jack jack handle extension.
Page 361 10-70 Vehicle Care Warning Warning (Continued) Raising the vehicle with the jack an emergency, a cloth or a paper improperly positioned can towel can be used; however, use damage the vehicle and even a scraper or wire brush later to make the vehicle fall.
Page 362 Vehicle Care 10-71 9. Turn the wheel wrench Warning Caution (Continued) counterclockwise to lower the vehicle. Lower the jack Wheel nuts that are improperly or sequence and to the proper completely. incorrectly tightened can cause torque specification. See the wheels to become loose or Capacities and Specifications for come off.
Page 363 10-72 Vehicle Care Store the tire under the rear of the 9. Spare Tire (Valve Stem Caution vehicle in the spare tire carrier. Pointed Down) Refer to the following graphics and 10. Tire/Wheel Retainer Storing an aluminum wheel with a instructions to help you: 11.
Page 364 Vehicle Care 10-73 4. Insert the open end of the 7. Make sure the tire is stored extension (7) through the hole in securely. Push, pull, and then try the rear bumper (8) (hoist shaft to turn the tire. If the tire moves, access hole).
Page 365: Full-Size Spare Tire
10-74 Vehicle Care 5. Use the retaining bracket to Repair and replace the road tire as After installing the spare tire on the fasten the tool bag on the stud soon as it is convenient, and stow vehicle, stop as soon as possible and turn the wing nut clockwise the spare tire for future use.
Page 366: Jump Starting
Vehicle Care 10-75 Jump Starting reduce electrical resistance. This Caution is located on the passenger For more information about the side, in the rear of the engine Ignoring these steps could result vehicle battery, see Battery on compartment. in costly damage to the vehicle page 10-23.
Page 367 10-76 Vehicle Care The positive (+) terminal is under Caution Warning a red plastic cover at the positive battery post. To uncover the If any accessories are left on or Using an open flame near a positive (+) terminal, open the plugged in during the jump battery can cause battery gas to red plastic cover.
Page 368 Vehicle Care 10-77 too. And do not connect the 9. Connect the black negative ( ) Warning negative ( ) cable to the cable to the negative ( ) terminal negative ( ) terminal on the of the good battery. Use a Fans or other moving engine dead battery because this can remote negative ( ) terminal if...
Page 369: Towing The Vehicle
10-78 Vehicle Care 11. Start the vehicle with the good Towing the Vehicle To tow the vehicle behind another battery and run the engine for a vehicle for recreational purposes, while. such as behind a motor home, see Caution Recreational Vehicle Towing 12.
Page 370 Vehicle Care 10-79 Only dinghy tow four-wheel-drive Caution Caution vehicles with a two-speed transfer case that have an N (Neutral) and a Use of a shield mounted in front If the two-wheel-drive vehicle is Four-Wheel Drive Low (4 ) setting. of the vehicle grille could restrict towed with all four wheels on the airflow and cause damage to the...
Page 371 10-80 Vehicle Care 3. Apply the parking brake and 6. Disconnect the negative battery Disconnecting the Towed Vehicle start the engine. cable at the battery and secure Before disconnecting the towed the nut and bolt. Cover the For vehicles with electric parking vehicle: negative battery post with a brakes, the parking brake cannot...
Page 372 Vehicle Care 10-81 8. Disconnect the vehicle from the Dolly Towing Rear Towing Caution tow vehicle. (Rear Wheels Off the Ground) All-Wheel-Drive 9. Release the parking brake. If a two-wheel-drive vehicle is Vehicles towed with the rear wheels on the 10.
Page 373: Appearance Care
10-82 Vehicle Care Use the following procedure to dolly Appearance Care Caution (Continued) tow the vehicle from the rear: 1. Attach the dolly to the tow Exterior Care Do not tow an all-wheel-drive vehicle following the dolly vehicle with any of its wheels on Locks manufacturer's instructions.
Page 374 Vehicle Care 10-83 washed. This could cause damage calcium chloride and other salts, ice Caution (Continued) that would not be covered by the melting agents, road oil and tar, tree vehicle warranty. sap, bird droppings, chemicals from products can be obtained from industrial chimneys, etc., can If using an automatic car wash, your dealer.
Page 375 10-84 Vehicle Care The bright metal moldings on the Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Caution (Continued) vehicle are aluminum. To prevent Lenses, Emblems, Decals and damage always follow these Stripes may damage it. Use only cleaning instructions: non-abrasive waxes and polishes Use only lukewarm or cold water, a Be sure the molding is cool to that are made for a basecoat/ soft cloth, and a car washing soap...
Page 376 Vehicle Care 10-85 Solvents, alcohols, fuels, Air Intakes squeak. Lubricate weatherstrips at or other harsh cleaners. least once a year. Hot, dry climates Clear debris from the air intakes, may require more frequent Ice scrapers or other hard items. between the hood and windshield, application.
Page 377 10-86 Vehicle Care Wheels and Trim Aluminum Inspect power steering for proper Caution hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, or Chrome chafing, etc. Use a soft, clean cloth with mild To avoid surface damage, do not Visually check constant velocity joint soap and water to clean the wheels. use strong soaps, chemicals, boots and axle seals for leaks.
Page 378 Vehicle Care 10-87 on weatherstrips with a clean cloth Finish Damage Use a soft bristle brush to remove will make them last longer, seal dust from knobs and crevices on the Quickly repair minor chips and better, and not stick or squeak. instrument cluster.
Page 379 10-88 Vehicle Care To prevent damage, do not clean Interior Glass Coated Moldings the interior using the following To clean, use a terry cloth fabric Coated moldings should be cleaned. cleaners or techniques: dampened with water. Wipe droplets When lightly soiled, wipe with a Never use a razor or any other left behind with a clean dry cloth.
Page 380 Vehicle Care 10-89 To clean: cleaner or spot lifter. Test a small Caution hidden area for colorfastness before 1. Saturate a clean lint-free using a commercial upholstery colorfast cloth with water. Do not attach a device with a cleaner or spot lifter. If ring Microfiber cloth is recommended suction cup to the display.
Page 381 10-90 Vehicle Care Care of Safety Belts Caution (Continued) Caution Keep belts clean and dry. may cause permanent damage. Use of air fresheners may cause Wipe excess moisture from these permanent damage to plastics Warning surfaces after cleaning and allow and painted surfaces.
Page 382 Vehicle Care 10-91 Use the following guidelines for Removing and Replacing the proper floor mat usage: Floor Mats The original equipment floor Pull up on the rear of the driver side mats were designed for your floor mat to unlock each retainer vehicle.
Page 383 10-92 Vehicle Care NOTES...
Page 384: Service And Maintenance
Service and Maintenance 11-1 Service and General Information Your dealer recognizes the importance of providing Maintenance Your vehicle is an important competitively priced maintenance investment. This section describes and repair services. With trained the required maintenance for the technicians, the dealer is the place vehicle.
Page 385 11-2 Service and Maintenance Use the recommended fuel. See The Tire Rotation and Required Warning Fuel on page 9-67. Services are the responsibility of the vehicle owner. It is recommended to Refer to the information in the Performing maintenance work can have your dealer perform these Maintenance Schedule Additional be dangerous and can cause...
Page 386: Maintenance Schedule
Service and Maintenance 11-3 Maintenance Engine Oil Change Tire Rotation and Required Services Every 12 000 km/ When the CHANGE ENGINE OIL Schedule 7,500 mi SOON message displays, have the engine oil and filter changed within Owner Checks and Services Rotate the tires, if recommended for the next 1 000 km/600 mi.
Page 387 11-4 Service and Maintenance Check tire inflation pressures. Check restraint system Check accelerator pedal for See Tire Pressure on components. See Safety System damage, high effort, or binding. page 10-50. Check on page 3-23. Replace if needed. Inspect tire wear. See Tire Visually inspect fuel system for Visually inspect gas strut for Inspection on page 10-56.
Page 388 Service and Maintenance 11-5 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Normal Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Replace spark plugs.
Page 389 11-6 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance (3) Do not directly power wash the (5) Or every 10 years, whichever Schedule Additional Required transfer case output seals. High comes first. Inspect for fraying, Services - Normal pressure water can overcome the excessive cracking, or damage;...
Page 390 Service and Maintenance 11-7 Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services - Severe Rotate tires and perform Required Services. Check engine oil level and oil life percentage. Change engine oil and filter, if needed. Inspect evaporative control system. (1) Replace engine air cleaner filter. (2) Change automatic transmission fluid.
Page 391: Services
11-8 Service and Maintenance Footnotes Maintenance Special Application Additional Schedule Additional Required Services Maintenance and Care Services - Severe (1) Check all fuel and vapor lines Severe Commercial Use Your vehicle is an important and hoses for proper hook-up, Vehicles Only: Lubricate chassis investment and caring for it properly routing, and condition.
Page 392 Service and Maintenance 11-9 Battery Brakes Hoses The battery supplies power to start Brakes stop the vehicle and are Hoses transport fluids and should the engine and operate any crucial to safe driving. be regularly inspected to ensure additional electrical accessories. that there are no cracks or leaks.
Page 393 11-10 Service and Maintenance Trained dealer technicians can Shocks and Struts Tires inspect and recommend the right Shocks and struts help aid in control Tires need to be properly inflated, tires. Your dealer can also for a smoother ride. rotated, and balanced. Maintaining provide tire/wheel balancing the tires can save money and fuel, services to ensure smooth...
Page 394 Service and Maintenance 11-11 Wheel Alignment Windshield Wiper Blades Wheel alignment is critical for For safety, appearance, and the Wiper blades need to be cleaned ensuring that the tires deliver best viewing, keep the windshield and kept in good condition to optimal wear and performance.
Page 395: Lubricants, And Parts
11-12 Service and Maintenance Recommended Fluids, Lubricants, and Parts Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Usage Fluid/Lubricant ® Engine Oil Use only engine oil licensed to the dexos1 specification of the proper SAE viscosity grade.
Page 396 Service and Maintenance 11-13 Usage Fluid/Lubricant Front Axle (2500 Series Vehicles with SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Four-Wheel Drive) Canada 89021678). Rear Axle SAE 75W-90 Synthetic Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 89021677, in Canada 89021678). ®...
Page 397: Maintenance Replacement Parts
11-14 Service and Maintenance Maintenance Replacement Parts Replacement parts identified below by name, part number, or specification can be obtained from your dealer. Part GM Part Number ACDelco Part Number Engine Air Cleaner/Filter 22845992 A3181C Oil Filter 89017525 PF63 Passenger Compartment Air Filter 22808781 CF188 Spark Plugs...
Page 398: Maintenance Records
Service and Maintenance 11-15 Maintenance Records After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, who performed the service, and the type of services performed in the boxes provided. Retain all maintenance receipts. Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 399 11-16 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 400 Service and Maintenance 11-17 Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 401 11-18 Service and Maintenance Odometer Date Serviced By Services Performed Reading...
Page 402: Technical Data
Technical Data 12-1 Technical Data Vehicle Identification Engine Identification The eighth character in the VIN is Vehicle Identification the engine code. This code Vehicle Identification identifies the vehicle's engine, Number (VIN) Vehicle Identification specifications, and replacement Number (VIN) ....12-1 parts.
Page 403: Vehicle Data
12-2 Technical Data Vehicle Data Capacities and Specifications The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants on page 11-12 for more information. Capacities Application Metric English Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant type and charge amount, see the refrigerant label under the hood.
Page 404 Technical Data 12-3 Engine Specifications Engine VIN Code Spark Plug Gap 6.2L V8 0.95 1.10mm (0.037 0.043 in)
Page 405 12-4 Technical Data Engine Drive Belt Routing...
Page 406: Customer Information
Reporting Safety Defects to Procedure ....13-1 GMC. Normally, any concerns with General Motors ... 13-13...
Page 407 13-2 Customer Information STEP TWO: If after contacting a When contacting GMC, remember 40 days. If you do not agree with the member of dealership management, that your concern will likely be decision given in your case, you it appears your concern cannot be resolved at a dealer's facility.
Page 408: Customer Assistance
Two, General Motors of Canada Centre, 1-800-263-3777 (English), However, if a customer wishes to Limited wants you to be aware of its 1-800-263-7854 (French), write or e-mail GMC, the letter participation in a no-charge or write to: should be addressed to: Mediation/Arbitration Program.
Page 409: Customer Assistance For Text Telephone (Tty) Users
13-4 Customer Information Canada Center. Any TTY user in the U.S. (Service History): View can communicate with GMC by printable dealer-recorded service General Motors of Canada Limited dialing: 1-800-462-8583. TTY users records and self-recorded service Customer Care Centre, Mail in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.
Page 410: Program
GM Mobility General Motors of Canada also has a Mobility Program. Visit www.gm.ca gmcowner.ca Reimbursement Program or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) Take a trip to the GMC Owner for details. TTY users call Centre: 1-800-263-3830. Chat live with online help Roadside Assistance representatives.
Page 411 Road or Highway: Tow to the General Motors North America and nearest GMC dealer for warranty Services Not Included in GMC reserve the right to make any service, or if the vehicle was in a Roadside Assistance changes or discontinue the crash and cannot be driven.
Page 412: Program
Customer Information 13-7 Mounting, dismounting, will help to make arrangements of your transportation needs, your or changing of snow tires, and explain how to receive dealer can help minimize your chains, or other traction devices. payment. inconvenience. Towing or services for vehicles Alternative Service: If If the vehicle cannot be scheduled driven on a non-public road or...
Page 413 13-8 Customer Information extended powertrain, and/or Transportation Options original receipts and can only be up hybrid-specific warranties in both to the maximum amount allowed by Warranty service can generally be the U.S. and Canada. GM for shuttle service. In addition, completed while you wait.
Page 414: Collision Damage Repair
Customer Information 13-9 insurance coverage, credit card, etc. Collision Damage Repair vehicles that were total losses in You are responsible for fuel usage prior crashes. In most cases, the If the vehicle is involved in a charges and may also be parts being recycled are from collision and it is damaged, have the responsible for taxes, levies, usage...
Page 415 13-10 Customer Information Repair Facility When purchasing insurance, we Give only the necessary information recommend that you ensure that the to police and other parties involved GM also recommends that you vehicle will be repaired with GM in the crash. choose a collision repair facility that original equipment collision parts.
Page 416: Service Publications Ordering Information
Customer Information 13-11 Choose a reputable repair facility aftermarket parts. Discuss this with Service Publications that uses quality replacement parts. the repair professional, and insist on Ordering Information See Collision Parts earlier in this Genuine GM parts. Remember, section. if the vehicle is leased, you may be Service Manuals obligated to have the vehicle If the airbag has inflated, see What...
Page 417: Radio Frequency Identification (Rfid)
13-12 Customer Information In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Or write to: personal information or link with any Owner Manual, and Warranty other GM system containing Helm, Incorporated Manual. personal information. Attention: Customer Service RETAIL SELL PRICE: 47911 Halyard Drive Radio Frequency $35.00 (U.S.) plus handling and Plymouth, MI 48170 Statement...
Page 418: Reporting Safety Defects
Call 1-800-GMC-8782 However, NHTSA cannot (1-800-462-8782), or write: become involved in individual GMC Customer Assistance Center problems between you, your P.O. Box 33172 dealer, or General Motors. Detroit, MI 48232-5172...
Page 419: Vehicle Data Recording And Privacy
13-14 Customer Information In Canada, call 1-800-263-3777 Vehicle Data Event Data Recorders (English) or 1-800-263-7854 Recording and This vehicle is equipped with an (French), or write: event data recorder (EDR). The Privacy General Motors of Canada Limited main purpose of an EDR is to Customer Care Centre, Mail record, in certain crash or near The vehicle has a number of...
Page 420: Onstar
Customer Information 13-15 These data can help provide a if the vehicle is leased, with the OnStar Terms and Conditions and better understanding of the consent of the lessee; in response Privacy Statement on the OnStar circumstances in which crashes and to an official request by police or website.
Page 421 13-16 Customer Information NOTES...
Page 422: Onstar Services
OnStar 14-1 OnStar OnStar Overview vehicle, including location information. See OnStar s Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement for more details including OnStar Overview system limitations at OnStar Overview ... . 14-1 www.onstar.com (U.S.) or www.onstar.ca (Canada).
Page 423: Onstar Services
14-2 OnStar Give OnStar Turn-by-Turn OnStar Services Press to get a priority connection Navigation voice commands. to an OnStar Emergency Advisor Requires the available Directions available 24/7 to: Emergency & Connections service plan. Get help for an emergency. With Automatic Crash Response, Obtain the WiFi network name, Be a Good Samaritan or the OnStar system can...
Page 424: Security
OnStar 14-3 Security 3. Directions are downloaded to the Repeat vehicle. 1. Press . System responds: OnStar provides services including 4. Follow the voice-guided Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote OnStar ready, then a tone. commands. Ignition Block, and Roadside 2. Say Repeat. System responds Assistance, if equipped.
Page 425: Connections
14-4 OnStar WiFi Connectivity (If Equipped) From the mobile device, check the Destination Download: Press vehicle s fuel level, oil life, or tire then request the Advisor to The vehicle has a WiFi hotspot that pressure; or activate remote horn download directions to the provides a high-speed, wireless and lights.
Page 426 OnStar 14-5 OnStar Hands-Free Calling 4. Say Call. System responds: 3. Say the entire number without OK, dialing 911. pausing. System responds: This service allows calls to be made Please say the name tag. and received from the vehicle. Retrieve My Number 4.
Page 427: Vehicle Diagnostics
14-6 OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics OnStar Additional How OnStar Service Works Automatic Crash Response, Information OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics can Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, perform a vehicle check every Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Vehicle Transferring Service month. It will check the engine, Diagnostics, Remote Door Unlock, transmission, antilock brakes, and Press to request account transfer...
Page 428 OnStar 14-7 in that area. The wireless service Services for People with OnStar Personal Identification provider must also have coverage, Disabilities Number (PIN) network capacity, reception, and Advisors provide services to help A PIN is needed to access some of technology compatible with OnStar subscribers with physical disabilities the OnStar services, like Remote...
Page 429 14-8 OnStar In emergency situations, OnStar Potential Issues Vehicle and Power Issues can use the last stored GPS OnStar cannot perform Remote OnStar services require a vehicle location to send to emergency Door Unlock or Stolen Vehicle electrical system, wireless service, responders.
Page 430 OnStar 14-9 Advisor. Users of wireless above copyright notice and this or other dealings in this Software communications are cautioned that permission notice appear in all without prior written authorization of the privacy of any information sent copies. the copyright holder. via wireless cellular communications THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED unzip:...
Page 431 14-10 OnStar Uwe Rommel, Steve Salisbury, this list of conditions in thereof, including, but not limited Dave Smith, Steven M. Schweda, documentation and/or other to, different capitalizations), Christian Spieler, Cosmin Truta, materials provided with the Pocket UnZip, WiZ or Antoine Verheijen, Paul von Behren, distribution.
Page 432 INDEX Airbag System Alert Check ......3-37 Lane Change ....9-63 Accessories and How Does an Airbag Side Blind Zone (SBZA) .
Page 433 INDEX Automatic Transmission Braking ......9-3 Carbon Monoxide Manual Mode ....9-31 Braking System Engine Exhaust .
Page 434 INDEX Climate Control Systems Cooling System ....10-14 Dual Automatic ....8-1 Engine Messages .
Page 435 INDEX Driving (cont'd) Emergency Entry Lighting ....6-7 ® Drunk ......9-3 OnStar .
Page 436 INDEX Fog Lamps Fuses ......10-33 General Information Bulb Replacement ... . . 6-5 Engine Compartment Service and Maintenance .
Page 437 INDEX Heated Infotainment ....7-1 Lamps (cont'd) License Plate ....10-31 Rear Seats .
Page 438: For Children (Latch)
INDEX Lighting Lights (cont'd) Entry ......6-7 Tire Pressure ....5-26 Magnetic Ride Control .
Page 439 INDEX ® Messages (cont'd) OnStar Lamp ......5-41 System, In Brief ....1-23 Navigation ®...
Page 440 INDEX Parking or Backing Proposition 65 Warning, Reimbursement Program, Assistance Systems ..9-56 California ..... 10-2 GM Mobility .
Page 441 i-10 INDEX Ride Control Systems Safety Defects Reporting Service ......8-8 Magnetic .....9-44 Canadian Government .
Page 442 INDEX i-11 Specifications and Storage Compartments ..4-1 Tires ......10-43 Capacities .
Page 443 i-12 INDEX Tires (cont'd) Transmission Vehicle (cont'd) Load Limits ....9-14 Wheel Replacement ..10-63 Automatic .....9-28 When It Is Time for New Fluid, Automatic .
Page 444 INDEX i-13 Winter Tires ....10-44 Wiper Blade Replacement ..10-28 Warning Wipers Brake System Light ...5-22 Rear Washer .
Page 445 i-14 INDEX NOTES...

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Front Seats

Airbag System

Storage

Controls

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Driving and

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Automatic Transmission

Drive Systems

Ride Control Systems

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Driver Assistance

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